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Brewer said he can't make such a categorical declaration because the issue of baptism is decided on an individual basis by the church clergy. But Brewer said he will issue an opinion to the priests of his diocese after meeting with the McCaffreys.
I have a responsibility to let the clergy of the diocese know what my opinions are, he said.
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