Article: Lines drawn, issues clear, hearts ache in N.Y. parrish. (battle over control of Corpus Christi Parish, Rochester, NY)

The doors were closed with deadbolt locks, lay ministers went on strike and angry parishioners took control of the pulpit during at least one Mass in what been the most tumultuous week to date in the ongoing crisis at Corpus Christ Parish here.

The week that began with the appointment of a new pastor at Corpus Christi ended with the firing of pastoral associate Mary Ramerman, a new challenge to the bishop's authority by assistant pastor Fr. Enrique Cadena, and the emergency hospitalization of Rochester Bishop Matthew Clark.

Clark, 61, was taken to Park Ridge Hospital Oct. 16, after falling ill during a racquetball game. Doctors ruled out a heart ...

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