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Royal Commission on Church Patronage Dives into Reforms
The piece discusses the Royal Commission on Church Patronage, urging wary electors to weigh education funding and noting the commission’s stance that patronage is a trust for parishioners. It critiques private patronage, cites proposed controls on advowsons, sales, and next presentations, and warns reforms face legal and practical obstacles.
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