The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved the sale of 42 properties owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Society of St. John’s, including 12 churches, as dozens more sales of church properties in eastern Newfoundland loom.
The move will reshape the landscape for Catholics in the St John area and beyond as the church — which has been held responsible for sexual and physical abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage — raises money to settle claims by victims dating back to the 1940s, the 50s and 60s.
The information about the sales came Monday as Ernst & Young, the court-appointed surveyor, presented a report to the court on the tender sale process, where bids were made on the properties submitted in early June.
A court order in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings posted on Ernst & Young’s website sheds light on who is buying the properties. The order stated that the Basilica’s flagship cathedral and pastoral center, the College of St. Bonaventure and St. Bon’s Forum will be sold to the Basilica Heritage Foundation, which is committed to protecting historic properties.
St. Teresa’s Mundy Pond Corporation has been nominated as the successful bidder for St. Teresa’s Church, while the Archdiocesan Renewal Corporation, which has St. John’s Archbishop Peter Hundt as one of its three directors, bought St. Thomas of Villanova Church and the empty land of Both groups aim to keep these parishes active.
However, the fates of many of the other Catholic churches are less certain.
Summary of accepted bids for the 42 Catholic church properties sold in the St. John’s area. (ey.com)
In a letter read to parishioners at last weekend’s service, Archbishop Hunt says only a few of the property buyers intend to use the buildings as Catholic churches.
At the eastern end of St. John’s, the Association of Young Canadians bought St. Pius X and the neighboring St. Pius X Junior High School, where the group already offers newcomer programming at the former school.
St. Patrick’s Church in the center of St. John’s was sold to Howard Real Estate Group. Corpus Christi Church, its office and community center have been sold to law firm Steward McKelvey, which is acting as agent for an undisclosed buyer.
The city of Flatrock is buying St. Michael’s Church and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes — a site visited by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
A landmark court ruling in 2020 stated that the Roman Catholic Episcopal Society of St. John’s has a responsibility to the victims of the horrific abuse suffered by boys at Mount Cashel Orphanage. (CBC)
Different companies have bought the Mary Queen of Peace Church in St. John’s and St. Joseph’s Church in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
At Pouch Cove, the church and rectory of St. Agnes sold to GJ Shortall Ltd. and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Archbishop’s residence, the rectory and 2 parcels of vacant land have been sold to Rocky Hill Holdings Inc.
According to the court, 19 properties did not receive acceptable bids, including the Church of St. Peter and the Church of Mary Queen of the World in Mount Pearl, the Church of St. Paul in St. John’s, the Church of the Holy Family in Paradise, the St Edward’s Church in Conception Bay South and Holy Trinity in Torbay. A number of vacant plots of land and church rectories also did not receive acceptable offers.
Meanwhile, Hundt says the display will also present a strategy to the court to sell 70 more properties, including all remaining churches, halls and rectories located on the Burin Peninsula and the southern Avalon Peninsula.
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The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved the sale of 42 properties owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Society of St. John’s, including 12 churches, as dozens more sales of church properties in eastern Newfoundland loom.
The move will reshape the landscape for Catholics in the St John area and beyond as the church — which has been held responsible for sexual and physical abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage — raises money to settle claims by victims dating back to the 1940s, the 50s and 60s.
The information about the sales came Monday as Ernst & Young, the court-appointed surveyor, presented a report to the court on the tender sale process, where bids were made on the properties submitted in early June.
A court order in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings posted on Ernst & Young’s website sheds light on who is buying the properties. The order stated that the Basilica’s flagship cathedral and rectory, the College of St. Bonaventure and St. Bon’s Forum will be sold to the Basilica Heritage Foundation, which is committed to protecting historic properties.
St. Teresa’s Mundy Pond Corporation has been nominated as the successful bidder for St. Teresa’s Church, while the Archdiocesan Renewal Corporation, which has St. John’s Archbishop Peter Hundt as one of its three directors, bought St. Thomas of Villanova Church and the empty land of Both groups aim to keep these parishes active.
However, the fates of many of the other Catholic churches are less certain.
Summary of accepted bids for the 42 Catholic church properties sold in the St. John’s area. (ey.com)
In a letter read to parishioners at last weekend’s service, Archbishop Hunt says only a few of the property buyers intend to use the buildings as Catholic churches.
At the eastern end of St. John’s, the Association of Young Canadians bought St. Pius X and the neighboring St. Pius X Junior High School, where the group already offers newcomer programming at the former school.
St. Patrick’s Church in the center of St. John’s was sold to Howard Real Estate Group. Corpus Christi Church, its office and community center have been sold to law firm Stewart McKelvey, which is acting as agent for an undisclosed buyer.
The city of Flatrock is buying St. Michael’s Church and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes — a site visited by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
A landmark court ruling in 2020 stated that the Roman Catholic Episcopal Society of St. John’s has a responsibility to the victims of the horrific abuse suffered by boys at Mount Cashel Orphanage. (CBC)
Different companies have bought the Mary Queen of Peace Church in St. John’s and St. Joseph’s Church in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
At Pouch Cove, the church and rectory of St. Agnes sold to GJ Shortall Ltd. and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Archbishop’s residence, the rectory and 2 parcels of vacant land have been sold to Rocky Hill Holdings Inc.
According to the court, 19 properties did not receive acceptable bids, including the Church of St. Peter and the Church of Mary Queen of the World in Mount Pearl, the Church of St. Paul in St. John’s, the Church of the Holy Family in Paradise, the St Edward’s Church in Conception Bay South and Holy Trinity in Torbay. A number of vacant plots of land and church rectories also did not receive acceptable offers.
Meanwhile, Hundt says the display will also present a strategy to the court to sell 70 more properties, including all remaining churches, halls and rectories located on the Burin Peninsula and the southern Avalon Peninsula.
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title: “Court Approves Sale Of 42 Catholic Church Properties To Settle Abuse Victims Claims " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-11” author: “Nohemi Santangelo”
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved the sale of 42 properties owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Society of St. John’s, including 12 churches, as dozens more sales of church properties in eastern Newfoundland loom.
The move will reshape the landscape for Catholics in the St John area and beyond as the church — which has been held responsible for sexual and physical abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage — raises money to settle claims by victims dating back to the 1940s, the 50s and 60s.
The information about the sales came Monday as Ernst & Young, the court-appointed surveyor, presented a report to the court on the tender sale process, where bids were made on the properties submitted in early June.
A court order in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings posted on Ernst & Young’s website sheds light on who is buying the properties. The order stated that the Basilica’s flagship cathedral and rectory, the College of St. Bonaventure and St. Bon’s Forum will be sold to the Basilica Heritage Foundation, which is committed to protecting historic properties.
St. Teresa’s Mundy Pond Corporation has been nominated as the successful bidder for St. Teresa’s Church, while the Archdiocesan Renewal Corporation, which has St. John’s Archbishop Peter Hundt as one of its three directors, bought St. Thomas of Villanova Church and the empty land of Both groups aim to keep these parishes active.
However, the fates of many of the other Catholic churches are less certain.
Summary of accepted bids for the 42 Catholic church properties sold in the St. John’s area. (ey.com)
In a letter read to parishioners at last weekend’s service, Archbishop Hunt says only a few of the property buyers intend to use the buildings as Catholic churches.
At the eastern end of St. John’s, the Association of Young Canadians bought St. Pius X and the neighboring St. Pius X Junior High School, where the group already offers newcomer programming at the former school.
St. Patrick’s Church in the center of St. John’s was sold to Howard Real Estate Group. Corpus Christi Church, its office and community center have been sold to law firm Stewart McKelvey, which is acting as agent for an undisclosed buyer.
The city of Flatrock is buying St. Michael’s Church and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes — a site visited by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
A landmark court ruling in 2020 stated that the Roman Catholic Episcopal Society of St. John’s has a responsibility to the victims of the horrific abuse suffered by boys at Mount Cashel Orphanage. (CBC)
Different companies have bought the Mary Queen of Peace Church in St. John’s and St. Joseph’s Church in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
At Pouch Cove, the church and rectory of St. Agnes sold to GJ Shortall Ltd. and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Archbishop’s residence, the rectory and 2 parcels of vacant land have been sold to Rocky Hill Holdings Inc.
According to the court, 19 properties did not receive acceptable bids, including the Church of St. Peter and the Church of Mary Queen of the World in Mount Pearl, the Church of St. Paul in St. John’s, the Church of the Holy Family in Paradise, the St Edward’s Church in Conception Bay South and Holy Trinity in Torbay. A number of vacant plots of land and church rectories also did not receive acceptable offers.
Meanwhile, Hundt says the display will also present a strategy to the court to sell 70 more properties, including all remaining churches, halls and rectories located on the Burin Peninsula and the southern Avalon Peninsula.
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