Dear St Teresa of Avila Parish Family,

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Over the past several weeks, many of you have expressed concern about the City’s plans regarding the Chestnut Street Parking Lot and the impact its sale may have on our parish life. I want to address this openly and keep you informed as we learn more.

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In the course of reviewing the history of the property, an agreement has come to our attention that appears to grant St Teresa of Avila certain rights connected to the use of the lot. These rights may be affected—or even compromised—by the proposed sale. Out of responsibility to our parish community and to the generations who came before us, we are taking this matter seriously.

 

We have engaged legal counsel to help us understand the full implications of this agreement and to ensure that the parish’s rights are respected. This is a developing situation, and we are working carefully and collaboratively to clarify the facts and determine the best path forward.

 

I want to assure you that we are approaching this with both prudence and goodwill. Our goal is to protect the needs of our parish while maintaining a constructive relationship with our neighbors and the City. As soon as we have more definitive information, we will share it with you.

 

Thank you for your patience, your prayers, and your continued commitment to our parish community. Please join me in praying for wisdom and clarity as we work toward a resolution that honors our mission and serves the good of all.

 

With gratitude,

Fr Bob