Carl Wilson led preservationists in a “Stop the Sale” rally outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chelsea after learning the Archdiocese plans to sell the church and two former Catholic school buildings on the west side. He wants the Landmarks Preservation Commission to declare the buildings landmarks.
Carl Wilson led preservationists in a “Stop the Sale” rally outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chelsea after learning the Archdiocese plans to sell the church and two former Catholic school buildings on the west side. He wants the Landmarks Preservation Commission to declare the buildings landmarks. ( Photo: NY City Council Photography Office)

City Council Member Carl Wilson staged a rally outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Aug. 12 saying the Archdiocese plans to sell a church and two schools. But the Archdiocese in a statement said it using six properties to secure a loan for funds to pay sex abuse victims.

Archdiocese Plans to Sell Church, 2 More Catholic Schools on West Side
12 Aug 2026 | 10:58
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As part of its continuing efforts to raise $800 million for a fund to pay past victims of sexual abuse, the Catholic Archdiocese of New York is said to be putting three more West Side complexes on the block including two schools and one church, a local city council member said.

The Archdiocese, however,...

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