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ParishWatch: Tracking Parish Closings in North America

Here is the information we have about parish closings in that state. Please keep us informed of the latest developments! Send parish closing news to info@futurechurch.org.

COLORADO

Diocese of Pueblo

Bessemer-area faithful grieve over church closures. 2/24/08
http://www.chieftain.com/life/1203757417/2

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• Parishioner Websites Dealing with Parish Closings
• Independent Canon Lawyers
• Pitfalls to Avoid in Canonical Appeals
• Why Most Appeals Are Denied
• ParishWatch: Tracking Parish Closings in North America
• "Do Not Stifle the Spirit!" Statement (sign on)
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• Save Our Parish Community Organizing Packet ($12.00)
• “Crisis Kit" For Parishes Faced with Closing or Merging(free download)
• Parish Rights and Obligations
• Vatican: Assets Belong to New Parish, Not Diocese
• Letter from Congregation for the Clergy: U.S. Bishops wrongly invoke Canon 123
• How to Claim Parish Rights
• Dutch Dominicans Say Choose Eucharist Presiders from Parish
• Lay Ministry Vocations Abundant: Bishops Must Expand Ordination to Keep Parishes Open
• Vatican Mediation Council of Parishes