Western New York: Offices of Episcopal Diocese set to relocate

After 59 years on Delaware Avenue, offices will move in accordance with a ‘new vision’
By Jay Rey
June 16, 2010

The Episcopal Diocese of Western New York is leaving its Delaware Avenue home of almost 60 years and relocating to one of its churches in the Town of Tonawanda, the diocese announced Tuesday.

The diocesan office will be moved to the former St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church at 1064 Brighton Road.

It was a difficult decision, because the building at 1114 Delaware Ave. has been home to the diocese since 1951. the rest

“This move signals a shift in perspective and a new vision for our ministry in the 21st century,” Bishop J. Michael Garrison said. A split at the former St. Bartholomew’s Church left a very small congregation, and its members eventually decided to attend services at other parishes, said Laurie Wozniak, a diocesan spokeswoman.