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Diocese Plans Parish Mergers In Six-County Area
Our Opinion urges Catholics to participate in Diocese of Pittsburgh On Mission The Church Alive. The plan proposes parish mergers and possible closures in 2018 to address population decline from 247000 in 2000 to under 150000 recently, with active priests dropping from 338 to 225 and projected to 112 by 2025. It notes past protests and asks parishioners to attend six meetings, provide feedback, and help keep churches strong.
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St. Mary's
Donald Wuerl
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St. Mary
Election letters urge public input to New Castle News readers
The notice invites signed letters about the election from readers of the New Castle News. It specifies a 300 word limit, requirement for full name, address, and phone number, and that letters may be edited for style. Email submissions are welcome.
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Senate race in Pennsylvania grows tense amid outside spending
Incumbent Republican Pat Toomey and Democratic challenger Katie McGinty battle a high spend, tight race with poll averages near a dead heat. McGinty labels Toomey "Fraidy-Pat" over Trump stance as leaders Cast doubt on McGinty's cooperation in Harrisburg. Wolf's victories and bipartisan efforts cited, while critics argue gridlock persists ahead of Election Day.
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Donald Trump
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Dave Reed
Indiana County
Tom Wolf
Corman
Wolf
Reed
Jeff Sheridan
Sheridan
G. Terry Madonna
Franklin and Marshall College
Madonna
Reed and Corman
Washington
Sean Coit
Katie
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