NORTHERN IRELAND
The Irish News
A LAY group which campaigns for change in the Catholic Church has criticised the amount of money spent on a bishop’s residence and diocesan offices in north Belfast.
Voice of the Faithful said the decision to carry out an estimated £1 million-plus on refurbishing Lisbreen House had highlighted the “lack of transparency in the Church – especially in financial matters”.
Yesterday The Irish News revealed that an estimated seven-figure sum – including £300,000 of government funding – has been spent revamping the 15,000 sq ft Lisbreen House over the past two years.
It is home to Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor and also houses diocesan offices.
The work attracted attention because of the length of time it took as well as the erection of elaborate entrance gates.
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