Anglicans have secured $6 million in lotteries money to help restore the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral. The grant covers almost half the outstanding reinstatement cost once existing pledges and insurance are taken into account, but it is understood some in the church are uncomfortable taking gambling money. Continue reading
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Prelate says lottery policy doesn’t understand Catholic perspective
Thursday, July 13th, 2017
Cardiff’s Archbishop George Stack says lottery grant administrators have no idea what a sacred space is and their concept of a Catholic church’s use and design are lacking. The grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) are earmarked to preserve, repair and refurbish buildings. Stack says where the Fund has benefited many churches in recent Read more