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 and other preservationists staged a rally outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Aug. 12 They called on the Landmarks Preservation Commission to intervene. The Archdiocese is trying to raise $800 million to pay survivors of sexual assault.

Archdiocese Plans to Sell Church, 2 More Catholic Schools on West Side
12 Aug 2026 | 10:14
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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 putting three more West Side complexes on the block including two schools and one church.

At a “Stop the sale” rally on Aug. 12, City Council member Carl Wilson...

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