Frustrated Catholics 'church shopping' or taking a pause
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In Western New York, there are about 550,000 Catholics, but some are considering taking a pause, or taking their faith elsewhere -- at least for now.
The Diocese is in financial crisis, as it navigates bankruptcy to resolve roughly 900 sexual abuse claims.
To achieve its goal, the Diocese is selling property and merging or closing parishes and schools, among other things.
The Diocese faces other challenges: fewer priests, contributions, and parishioners.
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