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Seven more Catholic church closures recommended, this time for northern Niagara and Orleans counties
The Buffalo News· 4 days agoParish communities in those churches will be merged into nearby parishes, as diocese planners try to...
Catholic churches in Lockport added to diocese recommended closure list
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe list of local Catholic churches to be closed as part of a recommended consolidation plan grew on Monday as the Diocese of Buffalo announced the addition ...
All Saints parishioner questions fate of 'beautiful' St. Patrick's Church in wake of diocese merger...
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 3 days agoA trio of Roman Catholic churches in the Lock City are among those affected by a recommended consolidation plan from the Diocese of Buffalo. On Monday, ...
Louisiana Supreme Court reopens window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
KSAN - KLST San Angelo· 2 days agoNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officially reversing a controversial March ruling, Louisiana’s highest court Wednesday gave childhood victims of sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits. The s…
Diocese says dwindling priest numbers, bankruptcy have forced closure recommendations
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoJun. 13—Catholic Diocese of Buffalo officials say the numbers are simply unsustainable. Facing a rapidly declining number of priests and its Chapter 11 bankruptcy were two ...
Area Catholics react to church closure plans
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJun. 11—Joe Schiro remembers a time when you could drive around the Niagara Street area of Niagara Falls and find at least half a dozen Roman Catholic churches< ...
Buffalo Diocese announces new merger recommendations for Niagara & Orleans Co. parishes
WGRZ-TV Buffalo· 4 days agoBuffalo Diocese is recommending that 7 of the 16 parishes in the Niagara Orleans vicariate.
Legendary HBCU Football Coach Doug Porter Passes, Archie Manning Comments On His Life
Sports Illustrated· 6 days agoPorter was the eldest member of the College Football Hall of Fame at the time of is passing.