Chicago’s new archbishop has elected not to live in the US$14million mansion which housed many of his predecessors. Instead, Archbishop Blaise Cupich will live in the rectory of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. Archbishop Cupich acknowledged the mansion’s history, but said he wanted to live near the cathedral so he could celebrate Mass there was often Read more
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Altanta archbishop’s controversial $2.2million residence to be sold
Friday, April 11th, 2014Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory will move out of his controversial US$2.2million residence next month and it will be sold. The proceeds will go towards the needs of the local Catholic community. There had been public and media criticism about the archbishop’s new residence. Continue reading
US archbishop backs down on extravagant residence plans
Friday, April 4th, 2014
An American archbishop has bowed to pressure from his flock against plans for building a US$2.2million, 575 square metre mansion. Altanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory has apologised to Catholics in his archdiocese for failing to consider the pastoral implications of his plans. He regretted the impression his new home sent to Catholics in his area who Read more