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This update picks up where our December 20 and 21 meetings in our Church Hall left off. Our merger decree appeal to the Apostolic Signatura has been submitted since we had not received a ruling from the Dicastery within the time limit specified in the process. While this appeal was in route, we did receive an update from the Dicastery. They have extended their review for another three months. This means they now have until April to rule on our merger decree appeal. We expect

Great news! We are confirmed for use of the St. John's Church Hall for appeal update meetings.   Please spread the word .  It is important we reach as many parishioners and interested persons as possible.   Here are the dates and times: Saturday, December 20th - 4:30 pm (before the 5:30 mass) Sunday, December 21st - 10:30 am (after the 9:30 mass) The meetings will be identical, so attending one is all that is requested. The agenda will include: * Apostolic Signatura Appeal re

As discussed at the meeting on November 20th, here is the response to our temporary administrator's letter. The original letter was distributed the weekend of November 8th and 9th. November 9, 2025 Reverend Dennis Mancuso, I am writing to provide feedback to your November 5, 2025 handout regarding the fund that was established with the Cattaraugus Regional Community Foundation (CRCF) by parishioners of St. John the Evangelist parish. In your document you say there was no fore

St. John’s Update Meeting When:  Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Where:  Pulaski Club Agenda:  Update on Appeals Watchlist and General Updates Cattaraugus Regional Community Foundation Account Status Question & Answer Spread the word! We will cover the agenda multiple times if needed to accommodate when people arrive. There are so many conflicts this time of year, so we have expanded the time to be available for more people.  We need a big turnout to sha