The Continued Deterioration of the Washington National Cathedral and Diocese
The Continued Deterioration of the Washington National Cathedral and Diocese of Washington
By Sarah Frances Ives
Special to Virtueonline
www.virtueonline.org
March 15, 2012
Washington National Cathedral continues its desperate search for money. On March 14, 2012, Associated Press reporter Brett Zongker reported that the Cathedral now acknowledges that they need $20 million for repair costs, as well as $30 million for preexisting preservation needs. They have raised $2 million for repairs and $5 million for operating costs.
In late 2011, in conjunction with cathedral leaders, Mayor Vincent Gray declared the cathedral an "icon" and requested FEMA money. Cathedral officials finally recognized that FEMA money does not fund religious organizations and their application was withdrawn. (See more on this see www.virtueonline.org 10-28-11)
In its frantic search for revenue, the Washington National Cathedral now charges money for admission. When it opened following the August 23 earthquake, they had entirely reshuffled the entrance so that people entering the Cathedral must walk by carefully designed aisles leading to a cashier sitting by a sign with admission fees. No one escapes the cashier's intent gaze as she requests money.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By Sarah Frances Ives
Special to Virtueonline
www.virtueonline.org
March 15, 2012
Washington National Cathedral continues its desperate search for money. On March 14, 2012, Associated Press reporter Brett Zongker reported that the Cathedral now acknowledges that they need $20 million for repair costs, as well as $30 million for preexisting preservation needs. They have raised $2 million for repairs and $5 million for operating costs.In late 2011, in conjunction with cathedral leaders, Mayor Vincent Gray declared the cathedral an "icon" and requested FEMA money. Cathedral officials finally recognized that FEMA money does not fund religious organizations and their application was withdrawn. (See more on this see www.virtueonline.org 10-28-11)
In its frantic search for revenue, the Washington National Cathedral now charges money for admission. When it opened following the August 23 earthquake, they had entirely reshuffled the entrance so that people entering the Cathedral must walk by carefully designed aisles leading to a cashier sitting by a sign with admission fees. No one escapes the cashier's intent gaze as she requests money.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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