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The problem isn t unique to the diocese. The dwindling number of available priests and the aging of those who are active has been a chronic issue across the country for decades. The plan also is designed to foster more mutual support for priests and encourages parishes and laypeople to collaborate in applying their gifts and resources for spiritual growth and service and to stem the exodus of those who are no longer active in the church. Under the plan: The number of weekend Masses in the region will equal the number in the plan. Regions will have a plan and actively work toward collaboration in staff and ministry efforts. ....
The start of the Lenten journey for most Christians is just a week away. And, for many, it will start with Ash Wednesday services that will look a lot different amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some churches like the Episcopal Church of the Saviour handed out Ash Wednesday kits for parishioners to apply their own ashes while watching an online service that will broadcast next week. Others like the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Akron will forgo ashes entirely and instead will offer a music-oriented service that will be livestreamed. The Rev. Jonathan Hauerwas said the church on West Market Street has been all online since before Easter a year ago. ....