ST. PATRICK GREEN Update
by Art Wright, Steward of Stewardship Formation
February 2009

In mid-July of last year (2008), the Parish was notified that the Diocesan Properties Committee had met to review the progress of the St. Patrick Green project.  Noting the uncertain state of the economy, both nationally and locally, the Committee recommended that no additional monies be funded for the project until further notice.  Representatives from the Diocese traveled to St. Patrick Parish to meet with local representatives to discuss the Diocesan Properties Committee recommendation.

Taking everything into consideration, both the Diocese and St. Patrick Parish representatives agreed with the recommendation to cease funding the St. Patrick Green project until the economy improves.  As a result of this decision, a letter was sent by Fr. Seabridge to the City of Jackson City Manager, requesting an extension of the St. Patrick Green project housing HEU’s, previously granted by the City Council.

At a City Council Meeting on January 12, 2009, the City Council took up this request and unanimously approved the extension. The extension was granted for one calendar year, at which time the applicant (St. Patrick Parish) must either surrender the HEU’s or show new, current progress on the project.

Nothing further to report at this time.