The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has approved the sale of 43 properties belonging to the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation, including 13 churches.
The court still has to approve the winning bid for the properties, which are being sold off to compensate victims of sexual abuse by Christian Brothers at the former Mount Cashel orphanage.
The bells at the historic basilica overlooking St. John s, N.L., rang out Tuesday after a committee intent on preserving the cathedral announced it has been chosen as the building s new owners.