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Traditions In Clerical Garb Easing Across Christian Denominations
In New York and Washington the shift in outward religious dress mirrors changes in worship. Catholic and Protestant leaders note reduced emphasis on traditional clerical garb, more lay participation in services, kneeling transitions to standing for communion, and nuns adopting simpler dress. Some dioceses allow suits with cross pins, while Catholic norms vary by region.
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New York
Brooklyn
Fordham University
John J. Weight
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Catholic Review
Farag
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Kan