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Diocese of Western New York

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About Western New York

The Diocese of Western New York is comprised of the seven most western counties in the state: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. This area of roughly 5423 square miles is bounded on the north by Lake Ontario, on the west by Lake Erie, on the south by Pennsylvania, and on the east by the Diocese of Rochester.

Within our boundaries, approximately 6,800 adult communicants worship in 52 different congregations. Our diocesan staff work out of offices located in Tonawanda. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral graces the heart of downtown Buffalo.

As members of the Diocese of Western New York, we are part of The Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Western New York official website

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Diocesan Ministry Center, Tonawanda, NY

Search Committee Reflection

With the holidays approaching, it is more important now than ever to be in tune with our
community and the people surrounding us. To be a human is to have relationships with those
humans around us, and that is ever present in a spiritual context within a diocese such as our
own.

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Shawn Slother

Executive Assistant and Missioner for Administration & Communications