Diocese of Buffalo
Catholic Social Teaching

Events

About the Public Policy Committee

The Diocese of Buffalo's Public Policy Committee advises Bishop Richard J. Malone on matters of public policy, communicates and advocates on specific issues that are of importance to the Catholic Church and its teachings, and provides support to parish organizations.

The areas of focus are:

• Respect Life
• Care for Creation
• Catholic Charities
• Catholic Schools
• Faithful Citizenship
• Marriage and Family

MEMBERSHIP

Doris Valentine, MS
Director, Hispanic Migrant Ministry
Diocese of Buffalo

Cheryl Calire
Committee Vice-Chair
Director of Pro-Life Activities
Diocese of Buffalo

Reverend Michael LaMarca
Parochial Vicar
St. John Paul II Parish
Lake View

Sister Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ
Chair, Care for Creation Committee
Diocese of Buffalo

Sally Keppel
Dunkirk

Vincent J. Sorrentino
Respect Life Coordinator
Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish, Blasdell

Sister Mary McCarrick
Director, Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Christian Riso
Assistant Superintendent of Government Programs and Special Projects, Department of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Buffalo

Reverend Robert W. Zilliox, JCL
Advocate, Tribunal
Diocese of Buffalo