Buffalo Diocese to close nearly 80 parishes and worship sites in Western NY

Buffalo Diocese to close nearly 80 parishes and worship sites in Western NY

The diocese filed for bankruptcy in 20202 as it faces financial trouble, including settlements for child sex abuse cases.

Buffalo Diocese releases complete list of churches to close or merge

The Diocese of Buffalo has announced a 51% reduction in parishes. See the complete list of closures and mergers here.

Buffalo Diocese announces official list of mergers, closures

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Diocese has released its official list of mergers and closures of local parishes after hearing 52 counter proposals from 30 parish families last month. A list of closure and merger recommendations was announced in June following settlements of nearly 900 childhood sexual abuse claims, a priest shortage and a mass attendance shortage. Final decisions were announced Tuesday. Several changes were made to initial …

Here is the list of all Buffalo Catholic Diocese worship sites set to close or merge

The Diocese said 79 parishes and 39 secondary sites will remain after the process.