Church closings in limbo as Rome overrules bishop

[Dawn Marie]

REPORT: VATICAN RULING IN BUFFALO COULD IGNITE REOPENING OF CLOSED ...

by Catholic4Life

Church closings in limbo as Rome overrules bishop

Much of the architectural value of St. Ann Church is in the interior ecclesiastical artwork and details, as seen here from the choir loft. Derek Gee/Buffalo News file photo

(Buffalo News)  - Vatican’s recent ruling could clear the way for work to begin on St. Ann Church, and opens the door for Catholics across the country to challenge shutting of churches.

A group of local Catholics battling Bishop Richard J. Malone over the future of an East Side church has found an unexpected ally – the Vatican.

St. Ann Church just six months ago was on track to be demolished.

But the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy, in a recent ruling on an appeal by St. Ann parishioners, has made it clear that repairs of up to $12 million are not a good enough reason for the building to be demolished or converted into something other than a Catholic church.

 

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[Dawn Marie]

Saint Anne to the rescue!  :)

I couldn't find the original article I posted on this closing some months ago so I posted the update here.

[Michael]

What a beautiful church.  How could anyone justify its destruction or turning it into a social center or worse?  I am glad to see that there is a some sanity left. 

[Cathleen]

I agree completely.

Michael said:

What a beautiful church.  How could anyone justify its destruction or turning it into a social center or worse?  I am glad to see that there is a some sanity left.