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New Orleans Catholic churches to close, merge parishes

Ame Church-Bicentennial
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The New Orleans Archdiocese on Sunday announced it is closing and merging church parishes, according to The Advocate.

The diocese faces economic challenges including at least $100 million in sex abuse settlements.

Thirteen parishes will be affected.

Clickhere to see the 13 parishes that will be affected.

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