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How does the Catholic Church choose the patron saint of a parish church?
The naming of a patron saint of a parish church must be chosen by the clergy and the faithful of the area in union with their local ordinary (bishop) and then approved by the Congregation for Divine ...
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If a cathedral has to move in a diocese, is it normal to rename the parish?
If a cathedral has to move in a diocese, is it normal to rename the parish?
The short answer is no. But indults do exist.
One would think that it would not be possible! After all Canon Law seems to ...
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