One of Jamestown High School’s most decorated athletes will deliver the keynote address at JHS’ Commencement ceremony. Aaron Leeper, who is a 2001 JHS graduate, currently serves as Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement for the … [Read more...]
Vatican Grants Suspension of SS. Peter & Paul Merger
SS. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church has been granted a suspension in the merger with St. James Catholic Church from the Vatican. The letter from the Dicastry for the Clergy was shared in the “Save Holy Apostles Parish!” Facebook group … [Read more...]
The Merger Between SS. Peter and Paul, St. James On Hold
A merger between SS. Peter & Paul and St. James Catholic Church is on hold. According to the “Save Holy Apostles Parish” Facebook page, Father Paul Cygan received communication from the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo "confirming the Holy Apostles … [Read more...]
Community Efforts Underway To Keep SS. Peter & Paul Church From Being Closed, Sold
A group of current and former parishioners of Holy Apostles Parish at SS. Peter and Paul Church are trying to save the downtown church from being closed and sold. In early September, the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced that SS. Peter and … [Read more...]
Four Catholic Churches To Be Closed, Sold in South County
Saints Peter and Paul Church in downtown Jamestown will be closed and sold. This is according to a social media post by Catholic Neighbors in Faith Family of Parishes Rev. Paul Cygan. The post, made late on Monday night, stated that the … [Read more...]
Sts. Peter & Paul Facing Child Victim’s Act Lawsuit
Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Jamestown is being sued in Chautauqua County Supreme Court under the Child Victim's Act. The late Father John Lewandowski is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year old victim in 1962. According to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Youth Symphony to Perform Holiday Concert Tonight and Tomorrow
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS) is opening its 26th season with two chamber performances this weekend by the string players of the Youth Symphony. Tonight at 7 p.m. these musicians will perform at the Chautauqua Mall. … [Read more...]
