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  • This Catholic church is born again (Evangelical approach helps attendance soar)

    04/16/2006 7:05:39 AM PDT · by NYer · 100 replies · 1,267+ views
    Chicago Tribune ^ | April 15, 2006 | Margaret Ramirez
    On Easter Sunday, two huge video screens will project praise hymns in this Catholic church as the rock 'n' roll choir leads the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. The priest will consecrate the Eucharist from a lowered altar that brings him closer to his people. Flowering dogwood branches will encircle the church's baptismal font, now an immersion pool in the center aisle surrounded by four gurgling fountains. Holy Family Catholic Parish Community in Inverness is marking its own rebirth this weekend, opening a $1.4 million renovated sanctuary to its 12,000 parishioners that embraces many elements of the Protestant evangelical movement.