FINAL DECISION FROM BUFFALO DIOCESE ABOUT FAMILY #22

Projected number of active priests for this family (#22) by 2030 = (2);  [with (1) being rector of the Cathedral].

St. Anthony, Buffalo; to become an oratory of St. Louis, Buffalo

St. Michael Parish, Buffalo; will merge with St. Louis, Buffalo; and the entire property of St. Michael to be sold.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, Buffalo; will be placed on a one-year watch list to observe viability.

St. Louis Parish, Buffalo; will be placed on a one-year watch list to observe viability.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Buffalo; will move to family # 31; will merge with Our Lady of Charity Parish and remain as a worship site.

Parishes remaining open in the Family (#22):

Blessed Sacrament, Buffalo

St. Louis, Buffalo

Secondary Worship Sites:

None

Oratory:

St. Anthony of Padua, Buffalo

Parish Merging / Closed:

St. Michael, Buffalo