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St. Adalbert Basilica “WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?” Campaign Announced
“Vatican affirmation of support is key”Enduring a four year battle to keep their beloved Basilica open, parishioners and friends of St. Adalbert Basilica in the East side of Buffalo, NY announced today the kick off of a new campaign in the ongoing efforts to keep the Basilica open for weekly worship services.
In January 2011, announcement was made that the Vatican found in the parish’s favor, declaring St. Adalbert Basilica could not be closed, thus forcing the Bishop to keep it open as a place of worship even if the corporations of St. Adalbert and St. John Kanty parishes were merged. However, the Bishop has steadfastly refused to follow the spirit of that ruling, declaring that only special occasion liturgies such as weddings and funerals will occur at the Basilica site once the 125th Anniversary celebration takes place September 18, 2011, thus necessitating the Appeal Committee sending another letter to the Vatican seeking clarification of its ruling.
The Vatican response to that request has been received and the case ultimately reviewed by our canon lawyer and a civil attorney. In the Vatican’s response, it reiterated its previous finding that St. Adalbert Basilica must remain a place of worship accessible to the faithful. It further indicated that details such as number of Masses allowed are to be worked out at the local level.
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