BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Buffalo Catholics are expressing skepticism after Bishop Michael Fisher returned from Rome with few concrete answers about the diocese's controversial parish closure program.

The Vatican summoned Fisher to meet with the Pope after receiving dozens of formal complaints about how the Diocese of Buffalo has handled parish closures under its "Road to Renewal" program.

However, local Catholics say the bishop's response following the meeting left them wanting more substantial changes.

"It's really disgraceful misconduct, and I think the Vatican called them to task on that very point," remarked Craig Speers from St. Michael's Church in downtown Buffalo.

Mary Pruski with Save Our Buffalo Churches echoed similar frustrations about the lack of clarity.

"For me, it's exhaust

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