Two additional Western New York parishes saved from merger/closure decrees

Clarence, N.Y. (WBEN) – Another win has come for Western New York Catholics from The Vatican in the fight against the merger and closure of several parishes in the region.

The local group Save Our Buffalo Churches announced on Monday that Canon Recourse Appeals to the Dicastery for Clergy at The Vatican has resulted in the revoking of the merger/closure decrees for two additional parishes: Our Lady of Peace Parish in Clarence and Holy Apostles Parish in Jamestown.

They join St. Bernadette Church in Orchard Park, who received their revoked decree back in November…

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