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Bishop Richard Malone again stated Friday afternoon he intends to remain as the leader of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, one day after the Catholic lay, The Vatican announced Thursday that a Brooklyn bishop will lead its Apostolic Visitation for the Diocese of Buffalo "in the near future." Those on the diocesan list who have not since died are listed as having left ministry, with the exception of a few who reportedly left the priesthood. We must engage our laity in new and expansive involvement in the leadership and ministry of our parishes. court documents and mainstream media articles that are the sources for this All are welcome! 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For the latest information regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the Diocese of Buffalo. Mr. Charles Johnson will serve at Annunciation, Elma, Rev. Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003. Robert M. Yetter in a lawsuit filed last week is the most recent alleged incident of abuse, Retired Auxiliary Bishop Edward M. Groszs appearance at the altar sends the wrong message to survivors and is another example of the dioces. A diocese task force charged with leading an effort known asthe Road to Renewalreleased a draft proposal that would group 161 parishes into 36 families.. / PHOTO: CHALLENGE RODDIE, Director, Korean Martyrs Catholic Center, Westminster, Active Military duty as Captain in the U.S. Navy, and Command Chaplain for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach, Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente, Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, Director, Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, Irvine, Director, St. Thomas the Apostle Korean Catholic Center, Anaheim, Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange, Parochial Vicar, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach, Parochial Administrator, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos, Parochial Administrator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine, Parochial Administrator Extended, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine, Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana, Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua del, Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach, Supply Priest and In-residence, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, Interim Director of the Missions Office, Pastoral Center, Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa while providing assistance in the Missions Office, Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim, Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park, Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, Parochial Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim, Vietnamese Catholic Center, Santa Ana, while continuing to assist with Vietnamese ministry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, further studies, Pontifical North American College Casa Santa Maria, Rome, Italy, Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin and various, Pontifical North American College Seminary, Rome, Italy, Further studies, complete S.T.L., Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy. The recently ordained permanent deacons will serve in both parish ministry and a work of charity. This was effective Aug. 17. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. We sift through all the news to give you a concise, informative look at the top headlines and must-read stories every weekday. Our world is hurting. I have been a staff reporter at The Buffalo News since 2002 and currently am part of the watchdog team. The Diocese of Buffalo's list of credibly accused priests has grown from 42 to 132 in a little more than a year, and Malone expects that more names will be added before their work is done. 439-9222 x6221. My byline has run in the Ithaca Journal, USA Today, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and the New York Times. But that wait time decreased dramatically, in some cases to less than a year, as a growing priest shortage forced bishops to rush newly ordained clergy into pastorates. The Diocese of Orange website uses [insert tool] to provide automatic translation of its web pages. Fr. Under the leadership of Bishop Kevin W. Vann, the OC Diocese works to establish and support dynamic, vibrant parishes and schools welcoming all to live the Gospel with faith, joy, charity and unity. Father Robert Owczarczak will now be administrator of Holy Trinity Parish, and canonical administrator of Northern Chautauqua Catholic School. We must judiciously use the special talents of our dwindling number of clergy for ministry and leadership. referred to as child pornography. Official Page of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Learn More Notes on COVID-19 and the Liturgy Coronavirus Jun 30, 2019. The initiative aims to reinvigorate the spiritual lives of area Catholics while at the same time addressing financial constraints brought on by a clergy sex abuse scandal, the dioceses Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and a downturn in church attendance and religious adherence. Rev. de los Ss. Together with Catholics throughout our state, we mourn the sudden and tragic passing of Bishop David O'Connell. Richard Joseph Malone, Bishop Emeritus ; Edward Michael Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus . 714.282.3000, Editorial Council Chair See our overview. The diocesefiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcymore than two years ago after more than 250 CVA lawsuits were filed. morea Minor". Francisco y Santiago en Mxico, A.R. 1. Stephen Doktorczyk, Subscribe The Buffalo Diocese headquarters in downtown Buffalo. To Retired Priest Status in private residence. Bishop Michael W. Fisher soon will be taking a different approach with pastor appointments. The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is releasing updated lists of clergy accused of sexual abuse of a minor, separating those who served for the diocese from those who worked within religious orders. Augustus Tolton -- pray for us. Father Christopher Smith, Executive Editor To support the St. Joseph parishioners, Bishop Michael W. Fisher [], The Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo mourns with all of our community the tragic loss of Jason Arno who demonstrated the greatest love the laying down of his life for others. One strategy would be to extend a more personal invitation asking priests to consider taking on a family of parishes, he said. The Diocese will not transfer any priest or deacon who has committed an . General Information. Register now for the event and/or register to stay overnight at SantiagoRetreatCenter.org (link in bio). (You can unsubscribe anytime), From Director, Korean Martyrs Catholic Center, Westminster, To Pastor, St. Thomas More Church, Irvine, To Pastor, Holy Family Church, Seal Beach, Continuing as Censor Librorum and Theological Consultant to the Bishop, From Active Military duty as Captain in the U.S. Navy, and Command Chaplain for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, To Pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach, From Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente, To Pastor Extended, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente, From Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, To Parochial Administrator, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea, From Director, Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, Irvine, To Director, St. Thomas the Apostle Korean Catholic Center, Anaheim, From Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange, To Director, Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, Irvine, From Parochial Vicar, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach, To Parochial Administrator, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos, From Director, St. Thomas the Apostle Korean Catholic Center, Anaheim, To Director, Korean Martyrs Catholic Center, Westminster, From Parochial Administrator, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine, To Parochial Administrator Extended, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Irvine, From Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana, To Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua del Caon Church, Anaheim Hills, From Parochial Vicar, San Antonio de Padua del Caon Church, Anaheim Hills, To Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach, From Supply Priest and In-residence, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, To Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, From Parochial Vicar, La Pursima Church, Orange, To Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, From Interim Director of the Missions Office, Pastoral Center, To Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa while providing assistance in the Missions Office, From Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach, To Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony Claret Church, Anaheim, From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park, To Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, From Parochial Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim, To Parochial Vicar, La Pursima Church, Orange, From Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, To Vietnamese Catholic Center, Santa Ana, while continuing to assist with Vietnamese ministry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, From further studies, Pontifical North American College Casa Santa Maria, Rome, Italy, To Parochial Vicar, St. Cecilia Church, Tustin and various, Canonical duties, including Defender of the Bond, Pastoral Center, From Parochial Vicar, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda, To Parochial Vicar, St. Bonaventure Church, Huntington Beach, To Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress, To Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange, From Pontifical North American College Seminary, Rome, Italy, To Further studies, complete S.T.L., Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy, Summer In-residence, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine, To Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park, From Pastor, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos, In-residence, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove. We sift through all the news to give you a concise, informative look at the top headlines and must-read stories every weekday. These talks will reflect on freedom, pain, and suffering: a key to open up the desire for authentic conversion, our universal call to holiness. until proven guilty. postingpolicy. The Buffalo Diocese headquarters in downtown Buffalo. SACRED SCRIPTURE: A HEART TO HEART WITH GOD. We are called to continue and pass on our heritage of faith and service to future generation. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil The Diocese of Orange is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by [insert tool] and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool. Even though women who rap may not be on the radio as much as their male counterparts, plenty of talented women are making hip hop music, and right here in Buffalo. The diocese confirmed Wednesday it invited 132 active priests to apply for just 36 open positions thats one priest for each parish family as outlined in the diocesesRoad to Renewal initiative. The Diocese of Buffalo is changing the structure of one of its primary advisory bodies to Bishop Michael W. Fisher in order to streamline how the diocese supports its ministry Read More Parish/School Bookkeeping Basics December 20, 2022 Hazel was heard by millions of viewers around the world and certainly by viewers of all faith traditions. Rev. The Bridge connects music lovers with music makers and engages in the community, supporting musicians, venues, and listeners. New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Buffalo, including a new position for Priestly Life and Care. Priests have until May 23 to request to be one of the 36 pastors. See you there! Father Daniel Walsh has retired as pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Dunkirk on June 11. We invite you to pray with us at Christ Cathedral on Saturday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate a special Gospel Mass in the African American tradition honoring the six who are on the road to canonization. Diocese leaders on Tuesday invited 132 active priests to apply for the 36 open pastor slots. All the latest local, national and world Catholic news, messages from our Bishop, stunning photography and inspiring feature stories twice each week via email. In a press . Angel Seminary, Oregon, From Officialis, Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts & Doctoral Studies in Canon Law, Rome, Italy, To Part-time Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana and Adjutant Judicial Vicar, Office of Canonical Services, From Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress, To Post-graduate studies at Cambridge/Oxford University, From Administrator Extended, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea, From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines, To Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana, To Chaplain, Cal State University Fullerton, From In-residence, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove, Incardinated March 19, 2021 from the Diocese of Frjus-Toulon, France, To In-residence, St. Martin de Porres Church, Yorba Linda, Remaining as Judicial Vicar, Office of Canonical Services, From Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point. Mr. Daniel Ulmer will serve at Queen of Heaven, West Seneca. Lets walk together as a Church with the Holy Spirit. Diocese of Buffalo Diocese of Rochester (erected) (Counties of Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Tioga, Tompkins, Seneca, Yates, and Ontario) 1896: Territory Lost: When the Buffalo Diocese was flush with clergy in the 1970s and 1980s, it usually took years for a priest to earn an appointment as pastor of his own parish, a key vocational milestone. BUFFALO - The Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone has announced that following a two-month leave of absence from their parish assignments, he has restored three priests to . This year, Christ Cathedral continues to celebrate the return of the famed Hazel Wright Organ. If we find that only 25 apply, then were going to have to revisit, What do we do now? . Peter & Paul Parish in Williamsville, effective Oct. 15. Rev. Sign-Up to receive updated stories from OC Catholic. Bishop Thomas Zinkula has announced the retirement of three priests, new or additional assignments for 19 priests and the appointment of a new parish life coordinator in the Diocese of Davenport. Father Gregory Jakubowicz, OFM, Father Xavier Seubert, OFM, and Brother Angel Vasquez, OFM, will serve at St. Bonaventure University. see Zielenieski said he would pray a little harder in that scenario. Justin Thomas; Howard Venette. The appointment is also effective Sept. 28. We must be transparent and collaborative. Father Josef Dudzik will serve as the administrator of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Cheektowaga, beginning Oct. 2. The Catholic Center in Downtown Buffalo is the headquarters of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Msgr. Father Thomas Doyle is the temporary administrator of St. John Vianney Parish in Orchard Park. Father Gerard Skrzynski has been appointed parish administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish in Boston with the oratory of St. Mary in East Eden, effective Oct. 9. Sponsored by the Office of Life, Justice and Peace; Loyola Institute for Spirituality; Knights of Peter Claver OC. A review board determined in May that improper conduct by Gatto, former president and rector of Christ the King Seminary, did not rise to a level that would require his removal from activity ministry. There was a problem saving your notification. ", Fr. Come pray with us through the link in bio and let us know how we can pray for you! Bryan Zielenieski, who is spearheading the family of parishes plan, acknowledged in an interview that there is uncertainty with how priests will respond to the new assignment protocol, especially since Catholic canon law affords priests the right to retain their titles and duties as pastors for the full term of their appointments. Buffalo priest placed on leave following abuse allegations in new lawsuits Bishop Michael W. Fisher suspended Monsignor James G. Kelly from active ministry Wednesday after an unnamed. Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals Father Melfi continues to serve as the pastor of St. Philomena Parish in Franklinville, thus linking the two parishes. President, Holy Cross High School, Queens, N.Y. Ramon Aymerich. Joseph Gatto to St . We embrace his family and the members of the Buffalo Fire Department with our prayers and the assurance of our full [], Catholic Women of Buffalo Inc., will hold the annual Catholic Women of Buffalo Conference with the theme of For Such a Time as This and held on Saturday, April 29, at St. Josephs Collegiate Institute in Kenmore. The Catholic Store With 57 churches, 5 centers and 35 schools within our diocese, we have a seat for you. Prior to their assignment, the priests completed an interview process with diocesan personnel, clergy, and lay volunteers. The Franciscan Provincial has reassigned three of its friars. Following their priestly ordination on Sept. 19, Father Denning Achidi now serves as parochial vicar at Queen of Heaven Parish in West Seneca, and Father Christopher Emminger serves as parochial vicar at St. Stephen Parish in Grand Island. So, the hopefulness is that were going to be able to tap into what each priest is good at. A man of faith who passionately served the underserved especially the poor, immigrants, mothers, children, families and inner-city Catholic school students Bishop O'Connell will be greatly missed. We are called to continue and pass on our heritage of faith and service to future generations. Rose of Lima, Buffalo Diocese officials declined Thursday to . The diocese may be in a position of having to ask priests to resign their pastorates, so other priests assigned as pastors of a family of parishes may take the helm. Incardinated April 27, 2021 from the Provincia Franciscana de los Ss. Palys was removed from ministry in 2018 as result of an allegation of . Learn from one another as we explore what our Church has done well and in which it needs to improve and change. The Diocese of Buffalo has placed three diocesan priests on administrative leave, following a new abuse accusation that dates back to the 1990s. Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese . Father F. Patrick Melfi serves as the administrator of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Ellicottville effective Sept. 28. Remaining as Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, From Pastor, Holy Family Church, Seal Beach, From Faculty, Santa Margarita Catholic High School,Rancho Santa Margarita. system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent Not included in the list are any deceased priests facing only one accusation. Get our WNYCatholic newsletter in your inbox today! As we make our Lenten journey, we remember those holy men and women of God who have gone before us, we give thanks to God for their witness, and we pray for the grace of repentance and forgiveness for the sin of racism as we seek to build the Beloved Community. All of this has prepared him to take on, arguably, the biggest high school coaching position in the United States. They alone possess the complete personnel file of the priest, control his assignments, and have knowledge of the priest's personal and behavioral history. A Buffalo Diocese priest has been put on leave over an allegation that he sexually abused a child, the diocese announced Thursday. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Effective Monday, July 1, 2013. 2. The Diocese of Orange and Christ Cathedral will soon be breaking ground on the St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts, a new worship space underneath Christ Cathedral that will serve generations of parishioners throughout Orange County. Our vibrant community of 1.3 million Catholics is on a journey of faith together - growing closer to God and another as we explore, experience, and share the mystery of Christ. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, City mourns Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno as investigation into fatal fire launches, Buffalo firefighter makes 'ultimate sacrifice' in blaze that may have sparked backdraft, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Vandal damages 'brokenhearted' Russell Salvatore's tribute park in Lancaster, Chad Hall's departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery. Columba-Brigid Parish in Buffalo as of Sept. 10. This became effective Oct. 1. 3/10-3/12 - If you are grieving the loss of your marriage through death, divorce, or separation, join us at the Pro Sanctity Spirituality Center on Mar 10-12 from 8AM-6PM. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part Robert J. Schober, 71, and Monsignor Leo McCarthy, 90, are allowed again to celebrate Masses and do other priestly work. based on internal diocesan lists (see This series will be held March 1, 8, 15, + 22 starting at 7:15PM. Deliberated over by the Priests . To read updates from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, visit their website here. Both assignments began Oct. 5. October 25, 2022 Attorney General Lawsuit Diocese of Buffalo and NY Attorney General Agree to Settle Lawsuit Click here Listening in Love and Hope Synod 2022-2023 Learn from one another as we explore what our Church has done well and in which it needs to improve and change. Mr. Charles Johnson will serve at Annunciation, Elma Rev. The provincial superior of the Jesuits has informed us that Father Adelmo Dunghe, SJ, has been transferred to service outside the Diocese of Buffalo, effective immediately. The four Buffalo seminarians who were ordained transitional deacons on Sept. 19 have received the following parish assignments for their diaconal year. Joseph Gatto. Deceased priests accused of more than one count of sexual abuse of a minor are included on the diocesan list. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Tiny Desk Contest is back! From Deaf Ministry to Formation of Priests and Deacons learn more about the ways you help support the ministries in WNY. a sample from Boston. of civil or private settlements. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Washington D.C., Jun 7, 2021 / 17:01 pm. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. Rose of Lima, Buffalo, Rev. All but one assignment takes effect July 1. According to an information sheet released by the Diocese Tuesday: "It should be pointed out that when an allegation is received against a religious order priest or a priest of another diocese, the allegation is reported to the superior of the religious order or to the Bishop of the other diocese. Father Paul I. Abhulimen has been appointed administrator of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Dunkirk. Father John W. Adams will become the parish administrator of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. Johns, both in Olean, as well as the oratory of Sacred Heart in Portville. The four Buffalo seminarians who were ordained transitional deacons on Sept. 19 have received the following parish assignments for their diaconal year. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. For any issues, contact contactus@lockportjournal.com, obitdesk@wnyclassified.com or call (716) 439-9222 Missed Paper? Links are provided to the publicly filed " The Mission will be lead by Deacon Frank Chavez and his wife, Mary Chavez. Join us Sat, March 11 at 4:30PM in prayer at a special Gospel Mass held at Christ Cathedral in the African American tradition honoring the six Black holy men and women on the road to sainthood. The Buffalo Diocese has released the names of 42 diocesan priests removed from ministry, were retired, or left the ministry following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor since 1950. Mr. Ryan Keating will serve at St. Mark/St. The revised database is now readable and easy to use on mobile devices. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. They should be on topic and presume the good will of other pos See more 5,377 people like this McCarthy had, A claim of unpermitted sexual contact by the Rev. The Roman Catholic Diocese of eight counties of Western New York. accused person. All are welcome to join us Sat., March 11 @ 4:30PM in prayer at a special Gospel Mass held at Christ Cathedral in the African American tradition honoring the six Black holy men and women on the road to sainthood! Theres no master plan in the backroom, he added. Diocese of Buffalo and NY Attorney General Agree to Settle Lawsuit. Father Joseph Porpiglia, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Buffalo, will take on the additional responsibility of serving as an on-call part-time chaplain at the Buffalo Veterans Administration Hospital. Bishop Malone will continue to consult with diocesan officials including the Diocesan Priests Personnel Board and others regarding Fr. Under the leadership of Bishop Kevin W. Vann, the OC Diocese works to establish . Gattos next assignment., "He had his whole future in front of him, an exemplary firefighter and employee, just a great all-around person. facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. The Rev. Blogs, Communications Effective Saturday, June 1, 2013. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. He replaces Father Victor Ibhawa, an extern priest from Nigeria, who will no longer have priestly faculties in Buffalo. Father Itua had been serving Christ Our Hope Parish in French Creek and Sherman. the crux gemmata hangs above the altar in christ cathedral. Derek Gee SUBSCRIBE: $1 for 3 months Jay Tokasz When the Buffalo Diocese was flush with clergy in the 1970s and 1980s, it usually. BishopAccountability.org has launched a project to gather and post the assignment records of every U.S. Catholic priest who has been accused of sexual abuse since 1940, so that vulnerable communities can be identified and bishops' transfer policies can be determined. I think theres going to be some priests who are more than happy to resign as pastors to allow this new model to move forward, but I think there will be some priests who may have just gotten into an assignment, just been named pastors in the past two years and are like, I just want to see this through, said Zielenieski. 2/27 + 2/28 - St. Joachim will be hosting Lenten Talks this year for their Lenten Parish Mission. Some priests privately have said they would rather retire than lose their current pastorate or be assigned to oversee a family of as many as six parishes. Joseph C. Gattos next assignment as a priest in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has been put on hold. + @eucharisticrevival2023 @santiagoretreatcenter @socalcatholic @spiritfilledhearts @ollvfoundation #ER2023. 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