From courant.com CapitolWatch
By Christopher Keating on March 9, 2009 12:12 PM
Catholic Church Battle Intensifies At State Capitol
A bill regarding control of the Catholic Church has exploded as one of the hottest issues of the session at the state Capitol - prompting charges and countercharges about religious freedom.
The measure, which was raised as a committee bill by the Democratic co-chairs of the influential judiciary committee, would allow the finances of local parishes to be run by lay councils and would essentially remove power from Catholic pastors, who would serve in an advisory role. Opponents say the bill is clearly unconstitutional and would violate the First Amendment regarding the right to freedom of religion.
Full story at: http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2009/03/catholic-church.html
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