"The sales prices suggest something modest, even forgettable. But the real estate transactions are weighted with meaning. The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa recently gained approval to sell two small churches - one near Cloverdale, one in Hopland - as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, a judicial process now 2½ years old. They probably won't be the last properties liquidated by the diocese as it continues mediation talks with insurance companies and with survivors of alleged sexual abuse,"
""There's a list of properties that have been identified, and a number of those are in process," said Bishop Robert F. Vasa, head of the Santa Rosa Diocese. "We're working with realtors, and in some cases with surveyors. We have three or four other properties in a similar state. The diocese needs permission from the bankruptcy court to hire a realtor who can list and market each property and accept offers. The sales are underway for Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Asti Road south of Cloverdale, and historic St. Francis Church on Spring Street in Hopland."
The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa obtained court approval to sell two small mission churches near Cloverdale and Hopland as part of an ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy that began in April 2023. Mediation continues with insurance companies and survivors of alleged sexual abuse, and additional properties have been identified for potential sale. The diocese must secure court permission to hire realtors to list and market properties. Our Lady of Mount Carmel (built 1965, on 1.3 acres) faces significant repair needs and is slated to sell for $450,000. St. Francis (constructed 1897) ceased services in 2020.
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