Aquinas Realty Partners, Bensalem Township, police and fire officials, and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament recently met to discuss security measures to protect the former Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel as it awaits redevelopment. The 44-acre historic property is under agreement of sale to Aquinas, which plans to redevelop the area into townhomes and a senior housing complex. Leonard Poncia, the president of Aquinas Realty Partners, said he will assist the sisters in installing a chain-link fence and security cameras around the property and make sure the buildings have security to prevent break-ins. Bensalem Township will also provide assistance. Township officials are hoping the redevelopment plans will soon “come to fruition.” In February 2022, Poncia had said he hoped to be ready to proceed with construction in the next year.
Source: Bucks County Courier Times; 9/6/2023