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​That sure happened fast. Behold, the Three Stages of Lawyering Up: Stage 1: A perceived injustice occurs -- in this case, a July 29 letter from attorneys representing the Diocese of Dallas and Kevin Farrell, the recently installed, Dublin-born Bishop imported from a titular see in Algeria, ordering the Calumet Community Center -- a non-profit center that serves as a gathering spot for West Oak Cliff Latinos -- to vacate the premises the diocese owns. Calumet has occupied the space for 14 years. The center had been sharing land with the Santa Clara Catholic Church, and director Juanita Miramontes said they had an agreement with a previous bishop for a lifetime lease. The new bishop, Farrell, didn't like the arrangement, so he drew up a new lease for 25 years in 2009, Miramontes said. And now he wants them out.