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"It's Not About Closing Parishes" (Season 2 Episode 23)

Bishop Mark O’Connell shares thoughts on his Parish Sustainability and Growth Discipline which he shared with parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y. in early October 2026. He is calling on each parish to assess their current situation and create a five-year plan designed to help the parish grow. Click here to read Bishop Mark's letter.

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