I have never served on any parish council or anything and have never been really aware of who owns what. I have always assumed that in most cases that the incorporated parish owns the church and all. I would also think that this is also the same way that monasteries are set. But, again, I really haven't a clue.
So, does any one know how these things are set (Fr. Mark, Fr. Seraphim)? I'm really interested in knowing.