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Written by Bruce
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Friday, 01 April 2011 09:43 |
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The Catholic Diocese of KansasCity-St. Joseph moved into their new offices at the former New York Life Building this week. The new "The Catholic Center" will house 33 different administrative offices.
“Over time, and as our ministries have expanded, we have struggled with issues of
limited space,” said Bishop Finn. “Since 1999, the diocese has leased
supplemental office space. Even so, we experience difficulties in
bringing staff together with our volunteers, who bring much to the life
of the local church.”
In late January, Catholic Charities of Kansas City ~ St. Joseph consolidated programs from 1112 Broadway and 301 East Armour Blvd. into an expanded Caritas Center, at 20 West Ninth Street. Catholic Charities will continue its presence in St. Joseph, Warrensburg and at various metropolitan-area community assistance centers.
“We are pleased that The Catholic Center contributes to the ongoing revitalization of downtown Kansas City,” said Bishop Finn. “Having functional space permits us to serve our Catholic people and the broader community,” he said.
Gastinger Walker Harden Architect restored the New York Life building in the 1990s, and is glad to helped the Catholic Diocese become the new tenant of this nationally recognized historic structure.
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