Archive for April 7th, 2014
How Much Is a Bishop Worth? / National Catholic Reporter
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church Finances, Clericalism, Voice of the Faithful on April 7, 2014
Catholics in Newark, N.J., were outraged to learn that Archbishop John Myers had spent $500,000 for an extension on his retirement home. Catholics in Atlanta questioned the acceptability of Archbishop Wilton Gregory’s building a $2.2 million residence for himself. For many, these actions raised the questions: What is acceptable compensation for a sitting bishop and for a retired bishop? Who determines what’s acceptable?” By Mick Forgey, National Catholic Reporter — Click here to read the rest of this story.