Msgr. Salvatore Manganello – retiring as of January 15, 2026

Rev. Peter Santandreu has been appointed Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Buffalo, effective January 15, 2026. He also continues in his appointed positions of Vice Chancellor of the Diocese of Buffalo and Defender of the Bond of the Tribunal Office.

Rev. Justin Steeg has been appointed Adjutant Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Buffalo, effective January 15, 2026. He also continues in his appointed positions of Judge and Defender of the Bond of the Tribunal Office.

Rev. Dennis J.J. Mancuso has been appointed Parish Administrator of Family of Parishes #5 (St. Mary of Lourdes Parish, Bemus Point; Christ Our Hope Parish, French Creek; and St. Dominic Parish, Westfield), effective January 15, 2026. This is in addition to his responsibilities as Vicar Forane of the Southern Tier East Vicariate and the Southern Tier West Vicariate.

Rev. Steven A. Jekielek has been appointed Administrator Pro Temp of Family of Parishes #34 (St. Peter Parish, Lewiston and Immaculate Conception Parish, Ransomville), effective January 24, 2026. This is in addition to his responsibilities as Vicar Forane of the Niagara/Orleans Vicariate and Finance Manager of the Department of Catholic Education.  

Rev. Luke P. Uebler has been granted a leave of absence, effective January 6, 2026.

Rev. Sean E. DiMaria has been appointed Coordinator of the Priests’ Personnel Board, effective January 15, 2026. This is in addition to his responsibilities as Vicar Forane of the Southern Erie Vicariate.

Rev. Msgr. Richard W. Siepka has been appointed Pastor of Family of Parishes #9 (St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Lancaster; St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Cheektowaga; St. Martha Parish, Depew; & St. John the Baptist Parish, Alden), effective February 2, 2026. He has been serving as Moderator of the Priests in Solidum of Family #9.

Rev. Bartholomew W. Lipiec has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Family of Parishes #9 (St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Lancaster; St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Cheektowaga; St. Martha Parish, Depew; & St. John the Baptist Parish, Alden), effective February 2, 2026. He has been serving as Priest in Solidum of Family #9. 

Rev. Lukasz Kopala has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Family of Parishes #9 (St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Lancaster; St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Cheektowaga; St. Martha Parish, Depew; & St. John the Baptist Parish, Alden), effective February 2, 2026. He has been serving as Priest in Solidum of Family #9.