Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher says the announcement of what parishes will merge and or close is delayed.  

It was originally set to be made on or before Sept. 1.  

Now, Fisher says the announcement will come at some point next week or the week after.  

Fisher says the diocesan review committee received a total of 52 counterproposals from parish families since it unveiled its “Road to Renewal” plan earlier this year.

"I appreciate the patience of our faithful as we work diligently to decide on the future number of parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo," Fisher said in a statement.

For a full list of proposed closures and mergers, click here.