I have been told by a diocesan official that there are 8 factual errors in the Virtue piece below. This is what I have been told:
1. The two resignations mentioned did happen, but not for the reason cited in the article.
2. St. Andrew's, Syracuse is not the largest parish in the diocese by average Sunday attendance or total communicants.
3. Of the two resignations, one could be termed a "financial guru," the other is not.
4. Someone who read the correction below emailed me to say that 60 parishes in the Diocese of Central NY are in arrears or are not paying the full amount. The 60 number is based on two sources in the diocese. My diocesan source says that 10 parishes have paid less than their full assessment, 2 have paid none of their assessment, and 2 parishes have closed.
5. The diocesan board has been reduced by the resignations from 9 to 7 members. The bishop's secretary is the secretary to the board without voice or vote. The diocesan chancellor attends the meetings with voice but no vote.
6. At the clergy conference this summer, the sale of St. Andrew's, Syracuse was mentioned, but it was not said that it would be sold.
7. A recommendation to sell the diocesan conference center was made, but the Diocesan Board has changed its mind about this and is not considering selling at this time.
8. The information about the lawsuit against Fr. Bollinger is inaccurate. No other information on this was given.
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