Archdiocese gives tentative approval to pastoral planning team proposal

Changes are coming to communities served by Catholic parishes that are part of Rural Family K, including St. Theresa's in Clearwater, rural St. John's and St. Peter's in Ewing.

In a letter sent to parishioners March 1, Rev. John Norman said a proposal developed by the Family Pastoral Planning Team has been granted tentative approval from Archbishop George Lucas.

The plan includes canonical and structural changes.

Through the Journey of Faith process, two priests will serve the family of parishes.

Three large projects are included in the plan, including the merger of parishes and merging of Pop...