Dubuque大主教区正在合并教区,以解决出勤率下降、牧师短缺和财政紧张等问题,公众投入到11月21日结束。 The Archdiocese of Dubuque is merging parishes to address declining attendance, priest shortages, and financial strain, with public input ending November 21.

爱荷华州杜布克大主教区正在根据“信仰之旅”计划进行改组,原因是群众出勤率下降、洗礼和婚姻减少、财政困难和牧师短缺。 The Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, is restructuring under its "Journey in Faith" plan due to declining Mass attendance, fewer baptisms and marriages, financial challenges, and a priest shortage. 大主教区每两个教区就有一名牧师, 正在探索合并的“牧区”, 利用多个教堂进行周末弥撒, 同时让教堂为其他服务开放。 With one priest for every two parishes, the archdiocese is exploring merged "pastorates" using multiple churches for weekend Masses while keeping churches open for other services. 公共投入期为三个月,至11月21日为止,包括地区会议和教区会议。 A three-month public input period, ending November 21, includes regional sessions and parish meetings. Thomas Zinkula大主教表示, 目标是加强社区及维持教会的使命, While some worry about spiritual impacts on rural areas, Archbishop Thomas Zinkula says the goal is to strengthen communities and sustain the Church’s mission.