The City Plan Commission of Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday unanimously voted against the construction of a faith-based dormitory, a project Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop Robert Finn had supported and neighbors of the site overwhelmingly opposed.
More than 100 people attended the hearing, with more than 80 representing the 49/63 Neighborhood Coalition. Eleven women religious and one priest attended alongside Finn after he sent a letter inviting diocesan clergy to attend the hearing in support of his plan.
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full article at National Catholic Reporter
This story is interesting in that Bishop Finn sent a letter to all priests and deacons in the diocese to come to this meeting to support him. One priest showed up. This speaks to the level of support he has from his priests.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Kansas City commission unanimously rejects bishop's plan for faith based dormitory
Soli Sagado
National Catholic Reporter
March 18, 2015
The City Plan Commission of Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday unanimously voted against the construction of a faith-based dormitory, a project Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop Robert Finn had supported and neighbors of the site overwhelmingly opposed.
More than 100 people attended the hearing, with more than 80 representing the 49/63 Neighborhood Coalition. Eleven women religious and one priest attended alongside Finn after he sent a letter inviting diocesan clergy to attend the hearing in support of his plan.
.........
full article at National Catholic Reporter
This story is interesting in that Bishop Finn sent a letter to all priests and deacons in the diocese to come to this meeting to support him. One priest showed up. This speaks to the level of support he has from his priests.
The City Plan Commission of Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday unanimously voted against the construction of a faith-based dormitory, a project Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop Robert Finn had supported and neighbors of the site overwhelmingly opposed.
More than 100 people attended the hearing, with more than 80 representing the 49/63 Neighborhood Coalition. Eleven women religious and one priest attended alongside Finn after he sent a letter inviting diocesan clergy to attend the hearing in support of his plan.
.........
full article at National Catholic Reporter
This story is interesting in that Bishop Finn sent a letter to all priests and deacons in the diocese to come to this meeting to support him. One priest showed up. This speaks to the level of support he has from his priests.
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