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In October and as part of a years-long plan, the diocese of Fredericton sold some underused property near its cathedral. Property sales—some planned, others in response to financial pressures—have helped some dioceses fill budgetary gaps. Photo: Morris PhotoGraphics

 

"The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a public health crisis. But its economic effects have also been profound—and have prompted varied responses from dioceses across the Anglican Church of Canada seeking to maintain their financial health.

"To get a better sense of how dioceses are weathering the financial storm of the pandemic, the Anglican Journal reached out to executive staff members of Anglican dioceses across Canada. The resulting feedback offered a diverse picture. Some dioceses were able to provide more detailed responses to our inquiries, and not all were able to contribute to this report. But from the information the Journal received, a number of common trends emerged."

Read the full article at anglicanjournal.com, here.