City moves to protect historic church from demolition

September 16, 2009

In a move that could trigger a church-state conflict, an Ohio city council is considering an ordinance that would prevent the demolition of a church that Bishop Richard Lennon of Cleveland has slated for closure. The Cleveland Plain Dealer also reported that the measure would prevent the “gutting” of the church’s interior.

 

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Further information:

• Lakewood moves to protect, preserve ornate St. James Catholic Church as closure looms (Cleveland Plain Dealer)