Ste. Anne's Catholic Church holds its final mass

One of Ottawa's oldest Catholic parishes is closing its doors for good because of dwindling attendance.

Archbishop Terrence Prendergast led the last mass at Ste-Anne Catholic Church on Old St. Patrick Street in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood on Sunday.

More than 300 parishioners attended the final service. The 138-year-old church had just undergone a $1-million renovation.

The diocese hopes another Catholic organization will take over the building.

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  The final mass was held at Ste-Anne's Catholic Church on Old St. Patrick Street in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011.