Lifestyles of the Rich, Catholic Church Edition

When people refer to the "Princes of the Catholic Church," they're referring to the Cardinals and Archbishops that occupy the top echelons.  But when we saw this article on the lavish addition to the home of Newark Archbishop John Myers,  it gives a whole new meaning to "prince."  Note that we said "addition" to the home; the current 4,500 square foot, $800,000 home already boasts five bedrooms, three baths, and a three car garage.  The 3,000 square foot addition will add an indoor pool, three fireplaces and an elevator at a cost of $500,000.

Normally, this would just be another eyebrow-raising example of what Pope Francis is trying to eliminate among his hierarchy.  But the $500,000 addition comes just two years after the archdiocese closed one of its schools for lack of funds.  It's hard to comprehend the cynical greed that motivates those that purportedly represent the teachings of Jesus Christ.  Good luck to the Pope.

UPDATE:  This might explain Archbishop Myers' cynical greed.

(Photo:  The Archbishop's humble abode, Google maps, via NJ.com)