底特律天主教徒抗议教区合并和关闭,担心失去传统和社区。
Detroit Catholics protest parish mergers and closures, fearing loss of tradition and community.
底特律大主教辖区的天主教徒对最近的重组计划表示关切,认为这是对宗教界的威胁。
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit are expressing concern over a recent reorganization plan, viewing it as a threat to their faith community.
这些变化包括合并教区和关闭一些教堂,在害怕失去传统和当地精神中心的教区居民中引发了情绪反应。
The changes, which include merging parishes and closing some churches, have sparked emotional reactions among parishioners who fear the loss of tradition and local spiritual centers.
虽然教会领导人说,这些举动对于解决出勤率下降和财政挑战是必要的,但许多信徒感到与这一进程脱节,并担心对其宗教生活的长期影响。
While church leaders say the moves are necessary to address declining attendance and financial challenges, many faithful feel disconnected from the process and worried about the long-term impact on their religious life.