'No plans' to close Jersey's Catholic churches despite properties being sold for £70 million

St Thomas' Church, the main Catholic place of worship in Jersey, was among the churches listed as having been sold. Credit: ITV Channel

The Dean of the Catholic Church in Jersey has reassured his congregation there are no plans to close any of the island's places of worship.

It's after seven churches - including St Thomas' - recently appeared in a list of property transactions to have gone through Jersey's Royal Court for a combined £70 million.

Canon Dominic Golding said the Diocese of Portsmouth recently "changed its charitable status", meaning the properties had to be re-registered.

Speaking to ITV News, he said: "As far as I know, the Bishop and Diocesan Trustees have no plans to sell any of our churches at this time. Why would they? They’re all in use!"

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