California bishop says he won't retire in $2.3M home
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The bishop for the Catholic Diocese of San Jose has reversed course and said he will not live in a $2.3 million Silicone Valley home that the diocese bought for his retirement.
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath acknowledged he "erred in judgment" and said he plans instead to live in a rectory at one of the diocese's parishes, the San Jose Mercury News reported Tuesday. The house will be put up for sale.
"I failed to consider adequately the housing crisis in this valley and the struggles of so many families and communities in light of that crisis," McGrath said in a statement. "I have heard from many on this topic and I have decided not to move into this house.