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End of an era as Rev. Jud Weiksnar departs, leaving Buffalo without Franciscans for first time in 166 years
It was an emotional scene Sunday in SS. Columba & Brigid Church on Hickory Street. Pews were filled as parishioners had come together to worship and bid farewell to pastor and longtime spiritual leader, the Rev. Jud Weiksnar, who is leaving to continue …