Holy Apostles Church in downtown Jamestown will not close nor merge with another parish. The "Save Holy Apostles Parish!" Facebook page announced on Saturday that they had received a decision from the Dicastery for Clergy regarding the appeal of … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court Pauses Deadline For Parishes To Make Payments To Buffalo Diocese To Fund Clergy Abuse Settlement
Catholic News Agency reports State Supreme Court in Erie County has issued a temporary halt on payments the Buffalo Catholic Diocese has required of parishes in order to fund its clergy abuse settlement amid a Vatican-moderated dispute over parish … [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...]
Pennsylvania AG Reveals 301 Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Against Children, 41 From Erie Diocese
HARRISBURG, PA - A new report says more than 300 Roman Catholic priests in Pennsylvania – including one who worked in both Warren and Erie Counties - sexually abused thousands of children over a 70-year period. An 884-page report made public … [Read more...]
