Holy Cross on West Side to remain open following Diocese restructuring
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Holy Cross Church on Buffalo's West Side is set to remain open after it was expected to close following diocese restructuring across Western New York.
'Following a thorough review, acknowledging the diverse communities and needs that Holy Cross ministers to including the Rwandan, African and Hispanic communities on Buffalo's West Side, Holy Cross will remain open,' said Diocesan Vicar for Renewal and Development Bryan Zielenieski.
Full list: Buffalo Diocese changes, mergers
Final decisions for restructuring were reached in September after months of initial recommendations and challenges in response. A counterproposal by the church at 345 Seventh St. led to Tuesday's decision.
A new family including Holy Cross church, Blessed Trinity, St. Martin de Porres, SS. Columbia-Brigid and Our Lady of Hope is still set to form.
Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.
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