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The Diocese of Green Bay can close down a historic parish in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the Vatican has ruled, bringing an end to efforts by a small group of parishioners to prevent the permanent shuttering of the church.
The Apostolic Signatura, the highest court at the Holy See, ruled against parishioner efforts to save St. Boniface Church from closure. The ruling affirms Bishop David Ricken’s 2023 orderrelegating the parish building to “profane but not sordid use.”
“Planning for the disposition of the church, contents, and property is underway,” the diocese said in a statement announcing the Vatican’s decision.
“Please continue to pray for the parish and community,” the diocese added.
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The Apostolic Signatura, the highest court at the Holy See, ruled against parishioner efforts to save St. Boniface Church from closure. The ruling affirms Bishop David Ricken’s 2023 orderrelegating the parish building to “profane but not sordid use.”
“Planning for the disposition of the church, contents, and property is underway,” the diocese said in a statement announcing the Vatican’s decision.
“Please continue to pray for the parish and community,” the diocese added.
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Vatican says Diocese of Green Bay can close down historic Wisconsin parish
The Vatican has ruled that the Diocese of Green Bay can close down a historic parish in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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