New Kansas City Royals Stadium Sparks Renaissance For Nearby Catholic Church?!?

Since the annoucment we've offered more than our share of criticism and questions about the new Royals corporate welfare development plan . . . Just for Sunday AND THANKS TO SOME OF OUR FAVORITE READERS . . . We also think this more hopeful perspective deserves consideration and we're happy to share it . . . 

"Two days before an MLB team unveiled plans for a new stadium, the team’s owner called the local bishop.

"The owner wasn’t looking for a blessing or advice. He wanted to invite the prelate to the press conference.

"Bishop James Vann Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph was a bit confused. Why did the Kansas City Royals want a Catholic bishop at a stadium announcement?

"That’s when team owner John Sherman did explaining — there had been some changes to the proposed stadium’s location. One of the bishop’s parishes would have a new neighbor."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Catholic home run? Historic parish welcomes MLB neighbor

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