Cleveland diocese opposes bid to give parishes landmark status

January 25, 2010

The Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, is resisting an effort by members of the city council to have six churches declared as landmarks, and therefore protected. A spokesman for the diocese said that the initiative—obviously designed to stall the diocesan plans for parish closings—is “extremely offensive.”

 

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Further information:

• Cleveland's Landmarks Commission proposes 6 more Catholic churches for protection under historical designation (Plain Dealer)