St. Bernadette to remain freestanding church after Vatican ruling

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — St. Bernadette in Orchard Park will remain a freestanding parish following a recent ruling from the Vatican, the Diocese of Buffalo confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Tuesday.

The decision from the Vatican comes after parishioners publicly opposed the Diocese’s initial plan to merge St. Bernadette with SS. Peter & Paul in Hamburg. The ruling ensures that St. Bernadette will continue to operate independently.

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