Saved from closure but still unhappy

It came as a 'eye-opening' surprise to many of those who watch some of the "goings on" in the archdiocese, especially with respect to dissident or heterdox groups or individuals, that one of the parishes that many thought would be closed, was recommended to remain open. Rather than express gratitude that, so far, they have been spared the prospect of closing, this is in last Sunday's bulletin:

The South City Plan recommends that St. Cronan’s lose its territorial status and become a personal parish. The Parish Council is questioning this change, because in reality we are very invested in this neighborhood.

In various conversations, people have communicated complete disbelief at the South Deanery plan. Several people wonder if the Archbishop is aware of the things going on there.

Another has suggested that, in making this a personal parish having no boundaries, it might be a attempt to keep the people in one place, rather than have them 'branch out' to other parishes. This makes some sense, although from what is posted on the parish website, one can easily come to the conclusion that they were comfortable starting their own little community of 'believers', if the church was to be closed. Maybe others have a different perspective.

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