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June 23, 2005 Strategic planning commission named
"The end result," said Bishop Kmiec, "will be a strategic plan that will lead to a revitalized Church, more vibrant parish life and schools that are known for their spiritual and academic excellence." The 25-member panel will be led by the bishop, and consists of clergy, women religious and laity. "We are extremely fortunate that every person who was invited to join the commission has accepted the appointment," the bishop said. "The work of the commission is vital and will help to chart a course for the diocese as we embark on a journey of faith and grace. As we begin this journey, collaboration is extremely important and I ask everyone in the diocese to become engaged in this process." The commission members are: Bishop of Buffalo Most Rev. Edward M. Grosz Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General, Diocese of Buffalo, pastor, St. Stanislaus Parish, Buffalo Mr. Robert Bennett Chancellor of the NYS Board of Regents, parishioner, St. Christopher Parish, Tonawanda Msgr. Leonard Biniszkiewicz Episcopal Vicar of Western Niagara Vicariate, pastor, St. Teresa of Infant Jesus Parish, Niagara Falls Mrs. Deborah Brown Director of Sacramental Life, St. John the Baptist Parish, Lockport, parishioner, St. Mary Parish, Gasport; former Regional Director for Religious Education in Eastern Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Wyoming Counties Rev. Gregory Dobson Episcopal Vicar, Southern Cattaraugus Vicariate, pastor, St. Mary of the Angels Parish, Olean, pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Portville Rev. Patrick Elis Episcopal Vicar of Northern Chautauqua, pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Cassadaga, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Sinclairville Mr. Robert Greene Lay Chair, Bishop’s Council of the Laity, Attorney with Phillips Lytle, LLP, former president, Board of Catholic Education, Diocese of Buffalo, parishioner, St. Louis Parish, Buffalo Mrs. Kathleen Heffern Director, Office of Church Ministry, Diocese of Buffalo parishioner, St. Joseph-University Parish, Buffalo Sister Nancy Hoff, RSM President of the Sisters of Mercy, Co-chair, Leadership Conference of Women Religious Mr. Kevin Keenan Director of Communications, Diocese of Buffalo, parishioner, St. John the Baptist Parish, Kenmore Mr. Todd Kniazuk Member of Diocesan Pastoral Council, Senior Staff Assistant, University at Buffalo Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth, Administrator, Erie-Niagara Regional Partnership, parishioner, St. Adalbert Basilica Parish, Buffalo Ms. Denise McKenzie Secretary of Catholic Education, Diocese of Buffalo, parishioner, Our Lady of Victory Basilica Parish, Lackawanna Rev. Robert Mock President, Council of Priests, Diocese of Buffalo, pastor, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Buffalo Sister Regina Murphy, SSMN Director of Research & Planning, Diocese of Buffalo Mrs. Milagros Ramos Director of Hispanic Youth Ministry, Diocese of Buffalo, parishioner, St. Anthony Parish, Lackawanna Sister Denise Roche, GNSH President, D’Youville College Rev. Joseph Sicari Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities Deacon Paul Snyder Member, Board of Trustees, Christ the King Seminary, permanent deacon, St. Mary Parish, Swormville Msgr. Jerome Sullivan Director of Priests’ Personnel, Diocese of Buffalo, pastor, St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Hamburg Mrs. Ann Swan Member, Board of Catholic Education, Diocese parishioner, St. Gregory the Great, Williamsville Mr. Steven Timmel Executive Director of Financial Administration, Diocese of Buffalo, parishioner, Christ the King Parish, Snyder Sister Lorianne Tylczynski, CSSF At Large member, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, member, Felician Provincial Council Rev. Michael Uebler Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Tonawanda, former Vicar of Tri-County Vicariate Mr. Dan Workman Parishioner, St. Martin de Porres, Buffalo The diocesan strategic planning commission will hold its first meeting August 25 and 26 at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora. Between now and October 31, the preparation of case and process materials will be completed. Between November 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006, there will be parish reflection and discussion, cluster group planning and a review of cluster recommendations by the vicariate council. The Strategic Planning Commission will review the recommendations between October 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007, making recommendations to Bishop Kmiec who will then notify parishes that will be affected by restructuring. Some school restructuring may be announced in February 2006. Additional information on the strategic planning process is available at www.buffalodiocese.org/plan. |
Bishop Edward U. Kmiec has
announced the appointment of a strategic planning commission that will
define the mission of the diocese and will provide direction for future
ministry in the eight county Diocese of Buffalo.