Parishioners of St. John Kanty on Buffalo’s East Side are fighting to keep it open, holding a prayer vigil outside the locked doors as they await a decision from the Vatican.
The church, a staple of Buffalo’s Polish community, is typically buzzing from Holy Week through Dyngus Day. But in May of 2025, the church held its final mass after the diocese announced it would close as part of the Road to Renewal plan.
“The bishop decided to close St. John Kanty, said parishioner Matthew Zawisky.
Last year, the church doors were locked following the decision. Parishioners fought against the move and learned that the Vatican suspended the closure…