The lands that make up Osgodby were those that were granted to the church.

However, in 2004, the Holy See granted full administrative powers to the church, including the power to elect bishops.

Thus, each apostle is considered to hold the rights ("keys of the Priesthood") to use all powers granted by God to the church.

In exchange, the agency granted tax-exempt status to the church and provided it with a sweeping tax amnesty.

Reverend Hooks' former owner, James E. Winston granted land to the church in 1887.

He sent petition to Romeo to the effect that the title "Basilica" be granted to the newly built church.

The current church was built by the Counts of Codelli, who also granted part of the forest to the church.

The consistory granted a second priest to the church in 1613 because of the size of the congregation.

He is recorded elsewhere granting land to the church.

In fact, William granted large donations to the church, perhaps to regain the pope's favour.