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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has announced plans for a consolidation of its parishes. Parishes will be grouped into “families.” The consolidation process is expected to take several years. The archdiocese said it fielded some 8,000 comments, before finalizing the plan. The archbishop of Cincinnati said the consolidation will help ensure all diocesan resources are being properly utilized.
Employees of Catholic schools and other private schools in New York City, are speaking out against a new city mandate requiring vaccination against COVID-19. The city is now requiring staff at private businesses and schools to receive one dose of the vaccine by the end of the month.
A new report suggests the right to conscientious objection is under threat in France, Spain and Sweden. In Sweden, Christians working in healthcare can face dismissal for exercising their freedom of conscience. The report also flagged a vote in June, by the European Union, to define abortion as essential healthcare.” The report was compiled by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe.
Today the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Ambrose. The fourth-century bishop influenced the conversion of Saint Augustine, and is a Doctor of the Church.