Blessed Trinity R.C. Church

Here are the numbers you want to know for tonight's Bingo at Blessed Trinity. The Progressive number is 51, with a carryover of $224.25, and the Bonus Ball carryover is $1,087.10. We'll be waiting for you at St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.

Statement of the Diocese of Buffalo on Calls for an Independent Investigation Into Criminal Allegations Against Jeffrey Nowak


“As we have communicated repeatedly since federal charges were brought against Jeffrey Nowak, the Diocese is fully committed to providing federal investigators with any and all background and relevant information necessary for their full investigation and prosecution of his alleged crimes.

“Since 2019, the Diocese has forbidden Nowak to function as a priest within the Diocese of Buffalo. The Diocese is required by canon law to provide some level of financial sustenance to priests of the Diocese even if they have been removed from ministry. After Nowak was placed in federal custody, the Diocese eliminated that support. Bishop Fisher has also referred the latest charges brought by the FBI to the Diocese’s Independent Review Board and is in the process of petitioning the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to remove Nowak from the clerical state, a process known as laicization.

“The Diocese was not aware of any allegation against Nowak involving child po*******hy or the sexual abuse of minors before the FBI announced charges on July 9, 2026. The Diocese has adopted rigorous policies and protocols to address allegations of sexual abuse against bishops, priests, employees and volunteers of the Diocese, which include referring such allegations to law enforcement. Moreover, in the past three consecutive years, an independent auditor has determined that the Diocese is in full compliance with the adherence and enforcement of its policies and protocols.

The Diocese pledges to cooperate fully with federal, state and local law enforcement officials in their investigation of Jeffrey Nowak and will provide any personnel information to ensure his full accountability according to the law for these heinous allegations."

Can't believe it's Wednesday already, so here are the facts and figures for Thursday Night Bingo on July 16: Last week, amazingly, the Progressive jackpot went on #49!!!, with one winner receiving more than $2,000. Tomorrow night we'll be starting over with #50 and no carryover. However, the Bonus Ball carryover continues to grow and is now $1,005.90. Now that school is out, please remember that we are unable to admit anyone under age 18. We hope to see you at air-conditioned St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm and games begin at 8pm.