CLEVELAND (OH)
WTAM
(Cleveland)- On this Easter, many Cleveland Catholics are calling on Bishop Richard Lennon to reopen closed churches.
Most realized that reopening the churches in time for Easter would be not be possible, but feel Lennon is dragging his feet in following the Vatican’s order to restore the shuttered houses of worship.
In June 2008, Bishop Lennon announced plans to close at least 30 parishes in the cities of Cleveland, Lorain, and older parishes in Cleveland’s inner ring suburbs. This plan drew ire from parishioners and members of Cleveland’s city council members.
Critics have pointed out that several of the churches to be closed actually enjoyed steady, if limited, monthly incomes, and several of these churches, as well, have a politically liberal orientation.
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