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Adams has expressed his desire to "go deeply into the issue of parish renewal. What are our parishes like? Are they vibrant places? Are they places where the faith is lived in a deep and ardent way? Are they schools of the spiritual life? Is there a strong desire to evangelise and take - you know, we
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