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Priest Ousts Van Hoofers From Church in Necedah
In Necedah Wisconsin the Rev James Barney pastor of St Francis of Assisi Church barred Van Hoofers followers of Mary Ann Van Hoof from Mass amid a long running split with the Roman Catholic Church Over 700 parish members have left or reduced contributions as interdicts were issued and followers planned a separate shrine and church Barney said no one appeared at his door as he stood guard at Mass time and advised Van Hoof followers to seek another church
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Barney
la Crosse
van Hoof
Frederick Freking
van Hoofers
Mrs. van Hoof
Betty Walkershauser
Father Barney
Mrs. van Hool