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SAVE THE CHURCHES
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New Orleans Magazine
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August 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright New Orleans Publishing Group Inc. Aug 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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BEING THE SHEPHERD OF the Archdiocese of New Orleans is no doubt a tough job. Much of the flock has strayed, both geographically and spiritually, and many of the churches and buildings remain damaged from Hurricane Katrina, some standing in areas where parishes barely exist anymore ... All of this in a spiritual town with a passion for celebrating its Catholic culture.
Now comes the issue of church closings and some in the flock are angry - we think rightfully so.
We understand that there are currently more churches than there is need. One reason is population shifts; another is that the church, in early days, often over-built not just in New Orleans but also globally, especially in cities ...
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