[Fido969]

For now. But hopefully it will be a precedent for future rulings in other states.

Why? For tax purposes the definition of a "church" is pretty straight-forward. Congregation, church teaching, spiritual leadership, etc.

A separate non-profit usually won't meet the definition of a "church".

Saying that they aren't is just stating the obvious.

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A separate non-profit usually won't meet the definition of a "church".

But how "separate" is Catholic Charities from the Catholic Church?

Letter from the Archbishop — Catholic Charities collection will be held at Christmas Masses

How is that different than taking up a Christmas collection for the DNC, another non-profit?