Downsizing the Diocese
In Lackawanna, St. Barbara faces uncertain future
Lackawanna city officials explored converting St. Barbara Catholic Church on Ridge Road into a new City Hall but determined it would be too costly for taxpayers. (Updated: 11/19/08 6:49 AM )
Two more churches in Falls unite in diocese’s merger plans
NIAGARA FALLS — They carried two glass bowls of holy water toward the altar. (Updated: 07/20/08 7:02 AM )
Diocese challenges Falls over making 2 churches 'landmarks'
NIAGARA FALLS — The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo said Tuesday it is “exploring all legal options” to challenge a decision by the City Council to designate two closed Catholic churches as local historic landmarks despite a request from diocesan leaders to delay the vote. (Updated: 09/10/08 8:43 AM )
Diocese plans new chapel at UB despite church closings elsewhere
At the same time that the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is closing dozens of churches across Western New York, it is also moving ahead with a $2.5 million plan for a new worship site in Amherst that would cater to University at Buffalo students. (Updated: 09/15/08 8:12 AM )
Black Rock church is one step closer to becoming a museum
Seven months after offering to buy St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a group that plans to create a museum of religious art is scheduled to close on the deal with the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. (Updated: 09/25/08 8:20 AM )
