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Catholic Neighbors in Faith

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DECREE
BISHOP MICHAEL W FISHER
DIOCESE OF BUFFALO

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Our Lady of Victory Relegation Decree
Decree Our Lady of the Snows Reduction
Decree of Merger of Holy Apostles Parish Into St. James Parish
Decree of the Merger of Our Lady of Loreto Parish Into St. James Parish
The Vatican has acknowledged the timely recourse submission by Holy Apostles and in accordance with canonical procedure granted a suspension of the merger for the duration of its review.
Decree Our Lady of Loreto Reduction
Dicasterium Pro Clericis Decree concerning Holy Apostles

Dicastery Suspension of Holy Apostles Payment

 

NEW

  • Diocese of Buffalo – Statement on rapid pre-packaged bankruptcies proposal 3.19.26. (2)
  • Bishop Fisher Statement on Witness Victim Statements. Beginning 01/27/2026 in Federal Bankruptcy Court
  • Service copy of Notice of Non-Testimonial Statement Sessions RCS re-formated version
  • Diocese of Buffalo Begins Vicariate Meetings to Present
    Parish Contribution Plan to Fulfill Chapter 11 Settlement Terms
  • Estimated CVA Assessment Amounts by Parish
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