2 More Parishes to Remain Open After Vatican Ruling

2 more parishes to remain open after Vatican ruling

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Holy Apostles in Jamestown and Our Lady Peace in Clarence will remain freestanding parishes after a ruling from the Vatican, Save Our Buffalo Churches confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Sunday. The ruling came after parishioners from both churches filed official appeals to the Vatican to prevent their churches from merging [...]

Vatican stops two more church closures in the Diocese of Buffalo

Two parishes slated to close won appeals to the Dicastery for Clergy, which also agreed to examine appeals against assessments contributions levied against them, citing ‘grave concerns.’

Holy Apostles Church In Downtown Jamestown Will Not Close Nor Merge

Holy Apostles Church in downtown Jamestown will not close nor merge with another parish. The “Save Holy Apostles Parish!” Facebook page announced on Saturday that they had received a de…

Vatican overturns decree on Jamestown parish mergers

Because of this ruling, SS. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church in Jamestown will remain open and will not merge with Saint James.