NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT NONTESTIMONIAL STATEMENTS TO BANKRUPTCY COURT
Please take notice that on December 29, 2025, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) in The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. (the “Diocese”) entered an order [Docket No. 4471] (the “Nontestimonial Statement Order”)...
Meeting Minutes
IR/OR & Spiritual Life Pillar Joint meeting Date: December 10, 2025 Time: 6:00pm Location: Immaculate Conception In Attendance: Darya Brach (IC), Deacon Marty (SVD), Bill Broderick (SVD), Joe Morcelle (SVD), Evelyn Morcelle (SVD), Paul Murak (IC),...
Wheat Family Council – November 19, 2025
Fr. Karl Loeb, Sr. Parochial Vicar;Tom Di Scipio, Chair, Annunciation Parish (AP); Chas Sauers, St. Vincent de Paul Parish (SVdP);Caryn Wojtowicz (AP); Brian Zittel, Liturgy Pillar, Immaculate Conception Parish (IC); Darya Brach, Spiritual Life...
Meeting Minutes – October 15, 2025
IR/OR & Spiritual Life Pillar Joint meeting Date: October 15, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Location: St. Vincent’s In Attendance: Darya Brach (IC), Deacon Marty (SVD), Bill Broderick (SVD), Randy Krolewicz (ANN), Cheryl Krolewicz (ANN), Joe Morcelle (SVD), Evelyn...
Meeting minutes 10/15/2025
Attendees: Tama, David, Lynn and Tracy Handbook presented to begin Sept 2025 Taken well with all employees Updates to the handbook, grammar and initialized- Tracy working on this Pillar to change Potential for additions to pillars Meeting minutes Changes to what we...
Family Pastoral Council Notes – September 2025
AMDG WHEAT Family Pastoral Council 24 September 2025 Fr. Bernard Nowak, Pastor; Fr. Karl Loeb, Sr. Parochial Vicar; Tom Di Scipio, Chair, Annunciation Parish (AP); Tama Gresco-Sauers, Trustee, St. Vincent de Paul Parish (SVdP); Bob Hasselbach, Stacey...
From the Pastor’s Desk
Again, following up on our financial transparency, please consider a restricted donation for the roof at Immaculate Conception School which must be repaired in 2026 - a bidding process is about done. The total cost is at least $400,000. At the St. Vincent de...
Statement from Bishop Michael W. Fisher
"Our hearts ache, and we are justly outraged by the unconscionable violence suffered by children and their families this morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. At a time that should be an occasion of joy and wonderful expectation in all that a...
SETTLEMENT NEWS
The amounts that each Parish were asked to contribute to the Settlement were based off of the reserve funds as of August 31, 2024. Any contributions from September 1, 2024 forward are for the Parish to use as they deem necessary. By joining in the settlement,...
Welcoming Our New Superintendent and Strategic Vision
Dear Catholic Community, As we celebrate the conclusion of another successful school year, we are filled with joy and anticipation as we welcome our new Superintendent, Mrs. Joleen Dimitroff. Her leadership brings renewed hope for the future of Catholic education in...
Important Update on Diocesan Settlement and Parish Participation
In April 2025, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a settlement in principle with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which represents individuals victimized by past sexual abuse. To fulfill the $150 million commitment, the Diocese, parishes, and...
Diocese of Buffalo begins vicariate meetings to present parish contribution plan to fulfill Chapter 11 settlement terms
Today, the Diocese of Buffalo hosted the first in a weeklong series of vicariate meetings to share details on the Chapter 11 settlement allocation methodology with parish leadership, including all clergy, trustees, business managers and chairpersons of the finance and...