A most interesting contrast:
Nationwide, Mass attendance is about 35%. In the Diocese of Rochester, noted for its widespread liturgical abuse and dissent from Church teaching, Mass attendance is now running at 23%. Contrast this with the 62% Mass attendance rate in the Diocese of Lincoln, known for its fidelity to Rome. --Mike, quoted at Ten Reasons
No, it's not a co-incidence.
Your cause-effect relationship, while duly noted, is ONE of many factors.
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All those parishoners are out buying ammo!
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