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CLEVELAND (RNS) When Bishop Richard Lennon began closing 50 Catholic churches three years ago, the bulk of the faithful quietly moved on. But Patricia Schulte-Singleton was not intimidated by a Roman collar, a bishop's edict or the raised eyebrows of the obedient. By Michael O'Malley.
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Faith,
Clergy & Congregations
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Christian - Catholic
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bishop richard lennon, catholic church, church closures, diocese of cleveland
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