Buffalo Diocese officials on Monday recommended the closure of seven churches in Niagara Falls, Lockport and other parts of northern Niagara and Orleans counties – the latest wave of announcements
Ten Catholic churches in northern Erie County and southern Niagara County would close under plans revealed Friday to clergy and lay leaders in those parishes.
“You’re breaking up these parish communities, which are basically the heart of the diocese,” Craig E. Speers said. “That’s totally counterproductive. There’s no justification for that. Zero.”
Buffalo police arrested a person of interest they suspect tore down a statue of the Virgin Mary in front of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church and are charging