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	Davenport Diocese Sells Properties WHBF [Davenport IA] April 20, 2007 http://www.whbf.com/Global/story.asp?S=6402318&nav=0zGo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport has accepted offers on two properties it's selling to settle claims of sexual abuse by priests. The diocese, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last fall, has accepted offers on a duplex previously used as the bishop's house and single-family home not used by the diocese. In all, the dioceses is selling four properties. They are part of nearly $13 million in total assets the diocese lists in court papers. All will be liquidated to pay creditors, including dozens of people who claim they were abused by priests. The diocese is also selling 25 acres in Davenport and its chancery, or main office building.
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