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A rosary is draped over a sign marking a conservation easement on the property of the Maryknoll Sisters in Ossining, New York. (NCR photo/Chris Herlinger)
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September 27, 2021
For religious communities, real estate is an important asset that could provide significant revenue if sold for development. But many Catholic congregations are choosing to conserve some of their land permanently as part of their commitment to care for creation.
