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Save St John's Church - Olean, NY

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Newsletter July 14, 2025 - BIG NEWS
We received our much-anticipated reply from the Dicastery regarding our Suspension Appeal.

Mary Fofanah
24 minutes ago2 min read
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Newsletter June 30, 2025
Updates since the Newsletter on June 9th.

Mary Fofanah
Jun 303 min read
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Update - Monetary Assessment
Please be advised that we will be sending a new appeal against our $211,800 assessment to the Bishop by Friday, June 20. This appeal, or...

Mary Fofanah
Jun 171 min read
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Newsletter June 9, 2025
The following are the meeting minutes from June 4, 2025, in which was discussed adopting a 501c3 for donations, among other topics. St...

Mary Fofanah
Jun 95 min read
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Newsletter May 13, 2025
Cindy and I [Dan] attended a presentation and discussion by Philip Gray on May 8th at the Buffalo Irish Center. Philip is a canon lawyer...

Mary Fofanah
May 133 min read
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Newsletter April 16, 2025
It has been a little while since our last newsletter as Cindy and I (Dan) were out of the area. Here is a summary of where things stand...

Mary Fofanah
Apr 174 min read
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Encouraging News!
As per an article posted today (April 8th) by WKBW, many churches are receiving news that their appeals to suspend closings and mergers...

Mary Fofanah
Apr 81 min read
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Newsletter March 27
Highlights: Our Remonstratio to Bishop Fisher was confirmed received on 3/17/25 – within the requirements of the appeal process. The...

Mary Fofanah
Mar 272 min read
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Newsletter March 13
Highlights: Our Remonstratio to the Bishop’s decree will be sent to the Bishop on March 14, 2025, well within the ten-day window from...

Mary Fofanah
Mar 134 min read
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Reminder: Meeting on Thursday @ 5 pm @ Pulaski Club
Our Next Meeting is Thursday, March 13th at 5 pm at the Pulaski Club (Olean). All are welcome to attend. We will be discussing next steps...

Mary Fofanah
Mar 101 min read
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We have received the Decree...
It was announced this weekend that we have received the Degree [attached] from the Bishop, which details a plan for an extinctive merger.

Mary Fofanah
Mar 91 min read
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Ideas for Letters to the Bishop
The following are some ideas for what you may wish to include in your letters to Bishop Fisher.

Mary Fofanah
Mar 62 min read
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Newsletter March 5, 2025
Highlights: Over 200 Procurator Mandates (petitions) have been signed. A very high percentage of our Finance Council (100%), Parish...

Mary Fofanah
Mar 52 min read
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In Case You Missed the Live Show with Canon Lawyer Philip Gray...
In case you missed the live show , or if you would like to hear it again, listen to the recorded special interview with canon lawyer,...

Mary Fofanah
Mar 31 min read
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Newsletter March 1, 2025
Our website and Facebook page are active. Almost 300 people have seen the website, and Facebook views are nearly 2,500. Keep sharing the...

Mary Fofanah
Mar 11 min read
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Big News from Save Our Buffalo Churches and PCG Next Meeting
St Michael's church, a member of the SOBC group, was the first in the group to appeal to the Dicastery in Rome regarding the Extinctive...

Mary Fofanah
Feb 251 min read
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Radio Broadcast with Renowned Canon Lawyer
This coming Wednesday, February 26, 5-6 PM, is a live interview show with Philip Gray, JCL, a nationally-renowned canon lawyer.

Mary Fofanah
Feb 211 min read
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Newsletter February 20, 2025
Highlights: Father Chris published a letter regarding our status as a parish. It was not announced but was left at the entrances to the...

Mary Fofanah
Feb 202 min read
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February 20 - Upcoming Meeting and Discussion
Meeting on February 20th, 6:30 to 8pm at the St. Stephens Club (Olean, NY)

Mary Fofanah
Feb 151 min read
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Newsletter February 12, 2025
Thank you for your attention and support in this regard. Highlights: Father Chris is expected to have a handout available at Masses this...

Mary Fofanah
Feb 133 min read
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