INDIANAPOLIS The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to deny the demolition of the Church of the Holy Cross.

It's a 120-year-old vacant building on Indianapoliss east side.

The church is owned by St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The parish argued that it cannot simply sell or repurpose the property due to restrictions under Canon law.

Attorney Paul Carroll, representing the parish, said church rules limit how the property can be handled.

He also cited a developers estimate that repairs would cost too much, making restoration financially unfeasible.

Father Jeffrey Dufresne of St. Philip Neri said he cannot approve a sale that risks misuse of a former sacred space.

Despite these concerns, neighbors and preservation advocates packed the meeting to voice st

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