Diocese Property Sales

WWLP 22News
May 26, 2004

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SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS (WWLP) – New information may be coming to light today that the Springfield Diocese netted a profit of millions in property sales and purchases. This week Bishop Timothy McDonnell said the church has no land to sell. But victim abuse advocate, Warren Mason, says there’s proof that the church could sell additional property to settle clergy sexual abuse claims. But the Diocese says most of the properties sold are parish-held and their sales benefited parish communities not the Diocese at large. They also say the money can not be used to settle sex abuse claims. 22News checked with property assessors in East Longmeadow and Longmeadow. They confirm the properties are listed under the Springfield Diocese.