NEW JERSEY
The Star-Ledger
By Star-Ledger Editorial Board
on February 20, 2015
Archbishop John Myers is clinging to his office despite the passionate opposition he inspired by his lavish spending of church funds on his retirement home.
This year, though, the diocese is apparently feeling some shame, and has removed his name from the annual fund-raising drive. It’s no longer the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal; it’s been renamed Sharing God’s Blessing Appeal.
From a strictly business standpoint, this makes great sense. Last year 22,000 parishioners signed a petition objecting to Myers money grab, and many of them protested by refusing to donate.
Who can blame them? Myers’ thirst for luxury can only be described as bizarre. His retirement home had five bedrooms, a three-car garage, and elevator and a large swimming pool.
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