parishes marked for closing have seen sharp declines in membership, Mass attendance and baptisms, among other signs of diminished vitality, according to the archdiocese.
It also foresees a steep drop in its priest supply due to retirements and deaths, and a year ago placed 27 priests on administrative leave while it investigated allegations of improper behavior with minors.
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