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10 suburban Catholic churches in Erie, Niagara counties slated to be closed by Buffalo Diocese
The Buffalo News· 2 days agoTen Catholic churches in northern Erie County and southern Niagara County would close under plans...
Catholic Church closures reflect societal shift
The Buffalo News· 2 days agoAs The Buffalo News recently reported, approximately 54 Catholic churches will be closing soon. As a person who was ...
Anger and sadness at Sunday Mass as news of church mergers and closings sinks in
The Buffalo News· 3 hours agoAt Blessed Sacrament Church in the Town of Tonawanda, the Rev. Michael Parker made official the ...
Chicago Catholics embrace 'inspiring' story of Carlo Acutis, set to be first millennial saint
Chicago Sun-Times· 7 days agoWhen Pope Francis kick-started the process to name an Italian teenager the church’s first millennial...
Diocese of Buffalo recommends that 15 parishes merge within the City of Buffalo as it 'reshapes'
WKBW-TV Buffalo· 3 days agoFor the first time, the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo will recommend closing or merging parishes, as...
Eucharistic rally in La Crosse unites dioceses in nationwide pilgrimage
WKBT La Crosse· 2 days agoThe Diocese of La Crosse hosted a Eucharistic Rally Friday at the La Crosse Center. The procession...
John Donald O'Shea: Imagine an America with no churches, synagogues
Quad-City Times· 12 hours agoOn the feast of Pentecost, commemorating the birthday of the Christian church, the Roman
Diocese of Buffalo recommends 10 parishes merge within Northern Erie Vicariate
WKBW-TV Buffalo· 2 days agoThe Catholic Diocese of Buffalo released a new list of merging or closing recommendations for...
Buffalo Catholics stunned, distressed by plan to close 14 churches
The Buffalo News· 2 days agoSt. Mark parish in North Buffalo for years has hosted one of the most successful Catholic schools in...
Teen known as ‘God’s Influencer’ to become first millennial saint after dying at 15
WILX 10 Lansing· 5 days agoCarlo Acutis, dubbed ‘God’s Influencer,’ is being recognized by the Catholic Church as the first...