title: CHA as an ecclesial community.
abstract: In discussing the CHA Study Committee's description of the CHA as an ecclesial community, Fr. Clarke explains why the committee chose this particular description and outlines in theological and pastoral terms what accepting this concept means for the present and future activities of CHA.
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