Prayers have been answered for St. Roch's parishioners.

Church officials tell us Saturday and Sunday masses at the Port Richmond Church will continue for at least a year.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan originally said that mass would only be held at St. Adalbert's after the two churches merge August 1st. 

That merger is part of archdiocese restructuring annouced last year.

Parisiohners had appealed to the Vatican. They said people wouldn't head to St. Adalbert's but would disperse to other churches throughout the Island, leading to a loss of community and financial support.

Church officials say now all five masses will continue at St. Roch's, but that will be up for review in one year.