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CLEVELAND (RNS) Bishop Richard Lennon on Tuesday announced that he will reopen 12 churches whose closings were reversed by the Vatican last month. By Michael O'Malley.

Topics: Faith, Clergy & Congregations
Beliefs: Christian - Catholic
Tags: bishop richard lennon, church closures, diocese of cleveland, futurechurch

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