[John123]

Frankly, I don’t think that the faithful of the diocese should be punished for the sins of a few priests by having their churches closed.

I understand your position. But the article says that

Half of the properties are listed as churches, “church parking, or related,” cemetery properties and public buildings/schools.

So the Diocese is hiding assets that are NOT essential to churches. Why can't the diocese sell those?

[Campion]

So the Diocese is hiding assets that are NOT essential to churches. Why can't the diocese sell those?

???

They have a $198 million dollar settlement to pay. They have $115 million in properties that can potentially be sold without impacting parishes. Looks like an $83 million shortfall to me, hence the bankruptcy.