Fate brings man to Mass to more than 200 parishes in Buffalo Diocese. [Video]

A recent WNYCatholic story about Ray Geska, a man attempting to experience Mass in all 161 diocesan parishes, drew the attention of David Will, who is on a similar journey. But, instead of actively mapping out where his next worship service will be, he lets fate be his guide.

“Twenty-five years ago, I think I was somewhere for a funeral, and I was thinking, ‘I’ve been to many places. Where have I been?’ I thought, I’m going to make this a goal of attending every parish in the diocese,” he explained.

He made a list that began with St. Andrew in Kenmore, where he was baptized. Then St. James in Buffalo, his grandparent’s parish. The others came from weddings, funerals, baptisms and “in the neighborhood” visits. His work as a financial advisor keeps him on the road most days.

“I don’t think I ever went somewhere specifically to go there,” …