Faced with numerous church closings, some Catholics are hoping to find an ally in government. One recent case involves an Ohio parish which may receive protection via proposed legislation that would prevent the diocese from demolishing the church or gutting its interior. In another recent case, parishioners in Texas have received some help from the court in their ongoing legal battle against the archdiocese. Such developments are welcome news for Catholics upset at the thought that their beloved parishes may be demolished or turned into entertainer's homes (as in Texas), opera houses (as in New York), or something even more unsavory. Maybe this is one type of 'government rescue' the majority of Catholics can agree upon.
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