The Saint-Jean de la Croix church in Montreal, Quebec, undergoes major renovations in 2003 after being sold to be converted into condos. Many such buildings are for sale, and buyers have been difficult to come by. Some are being demolished, while others have been converted for nonreligious purposes.
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