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Catholic Diocese to revamp downtown office building
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is launching a major renovation of its downtown office building next to St. John's Cathedral.
Why it matters: The $15 million project will breathe new life into an "iconic but underutilized" downtown property, per Bishop Edward Malesic, and bring 150 employees to the central business district.
Flashback: The Chancery Building was first constructed in 1888 as a school for the Cathedral. It long housed the administrative offices of the Diocese, but has housed archives since 2008.
Once complete, the 48,000 square-foot structure will once again house the Diocesan offices as well as the offices of Cleveland Catholic Charities, whose 150 employees have been based at the St. Augustine Health Campus on Detroit Avenue since 2008.
The renovation will also include a new gathering space.
What they're saying: "Evangelization and service are key aspects of what I am asking all Catholics to embrace in our diocese," Malesic said in a statement.
