Will Vinnies Vatican be Sold?

SYDNEY, September 22, 2004 (onlinecatholics.com.au): Online Catholics reports that the Society of St Vincent de Paul this week began an investigation into the possibility of selling its State headquarters, the historic Lewisham Hospital, a prime piece of real estate in Sydney’s inner west. The so called “Vinnies Vatican” has strong Catholic connections and atmosphere, and was used by ABC TV to film the series, Brides of Christ. The site was last sold in 1988, when the Little Company of Mary (the “Blue Sisters”) sold it for $8 million to the St Vincent de Paul Society. One major Sydney developer has already been approached to test market reaction to the possible sale of all or part of Ozanam Village which is named after the Society’s founder, Frederic Ozanam. (Full story on the Online Catholics Site – Subscription required).

Thanks to Tim Williams CM for this story.

http://www.vincentians.org.au/vinnews.htm