Most Reverend Michael W Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, and Reverend Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for Renewal and Development, held a press conference this morning at which they made the announcement on the official church closings/mergers in the Buffalo Diocese.
In our Parish Family #15 (Akron Clarence Roman Catholic Community), Our Lady of Peace will become a secondary worship site and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bowmansville will join our family as a secondary worship site. Sacred Heart is also designated as a shrine. The affected parishes will decide upon a date before June 8, 2025, Pentecost Sunday.
Watch this morning's news conference here.
Parishes have been provided with the following information to share with their faith communities:
Buffalo Diocese News Release on Closures/Mergers 9-10-24