The Diocese of London is reaffirming their decision to close Assumption Church, as they review proposals to save the parish.
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, the diocese says they’ve seen a number of individuals and companies come forward to offer support to keep Assumption Church open. This includes a “significant proposal, which has some complexities to it.”
As a result, the diocese is invoking a course of due diligence, in order to consider these proposals. However, it’s a process that won’t be completed until early 2015.
“At this time, the bishop’s decision that Assumption Church will close on Nov. 3 is unchanged,” the statement reads.
On Tuesday, a fundraising team lead by Ed Agnew, said they had over $10 million worth of pledges. The group was in the process of documenting the money to satisfy Bishop Ronald Fabbro.
In 2007, Assumption Parish needed $9.8 million for restoration repairs. That cost increased in 2012, when a re-assessment estimated repairs at $15 million.
On Saturday, the diocese officially announced their intention to close the church to parishioners.
