Maria Wangler

Diocese of Buffalo Renewal Update

This document provides an update on the "Road to Renewal" initiative for the Diocese of Buffalo, detailing ongoing consultations with clergy and laity to gather input. The update emphasizes the critical need for diocesan renewal and outlines key calls to action: fervent prayer, celebration of positive developments within parishes, and active outreach to invite individuals back to the church, especially in the wake of the pandemic. The overarching objective is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the diocese's renewal through specific phases, projected over one-to-three, three-to-five, and five-to-ten-year periods, with a strong focus on accountability and collaborative efforts.