Sister Sandra Makowski, the first non-cleric to receive a degree in Canon Law and first non-cleric to work in the Buffalo Diocese Tribunal, passed away May 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. Born June 12, 1947, in Binghamton to John Makowski and Jean Ann Doyle, Sister Sandra entered the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur with […]
Last spring, another step in the Synod of Synodalty took place as three regional listening sessions were held March 13. Two big questions were asked: “Where have I seen or experienced successes and distresses, within the Church’s structure(s), organization, leadership and life that encourage or hinder the mission?” and “How can the structures and organization […]
It was one year ago, Oct. 25, 2022, that the Diocese of Buffalo and New York State Attorney General announced a settlement related to the former’s handling of past sexual abuse claims. At that time, as part of the settlement, the diocese introduced Melissa Potzler as a new point person for compliance enforcement. Since then, […]
Archbishop Filippo Iannone, president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, attends a press conference to discuss revisions to the Code of Canon Law, at the Vatican June 1. Pope Francis has promulgated a revised section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and punishments. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A […]
