[Domestic Church]

"brand new $600,000 residence"

$600,000 doesn't go that far in northern NJ.

[Notwithstanding]

I expect the residence of a bishop to be nice and durable - not made of the same cheap stuff most houses are made of.

It needs to be large for housing important guests and hosting important functions.

It is no dofferent than a mayor, etc. having a very nice official residence.