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About Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC, is a priest with the Legionaries of Christ with a pontifical doctorate in moral theology and professor / formator at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut. He is the author of God Loves the Autistic Mind: Prayer Guide for Those on the Spectrum and Those Who Love Us, and has written extensively on other Catholic topics in both popular & academic publications. You can follow him on X: @FrMatthewLC of find more at FrMatthewLC.com.
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Who is usually to blame for parish closings?

June 22, 2026 Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC 59

Whenever a diocese announces a round of significant parish closings, I see a number of Catholics online making commentary about the current bishop. However, it is very rare that the current bishop is primarily to […]

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