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In talks about the JPII Center in DC<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Rev. Monsignor William Kerr, picked by Maida to be the center\u2019s director, confirmed Monday through a spokeswoman that talks are taking place. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are negotatiating with Notre Dame, but he can\u2019t say anything more,\u201d John Paul II Cultural Center spokeswoman Sandy Peeler said.<\/p>\n

The center is currently being underwritten with $40 million from Catholics in metro Detroit through the archdiocese, which loaned $17 million to the center to cover operating deficits and has guaranteed a $23 million mortgage on the center, which opened in 2001. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In talks about the JPII Center in DC The Rev. Monsignor William Kerr, picked by Maida to be the center\u2019s director, confirmed Monday through a spokeswoman that talks are taking place. \u201cWe are negotatiating with Notre Dame, but he can\u2019t say anything more,\u201d John Paul II Cultural Center spokeswoman Sandy Peeler said. 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