Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church v. Township of Collier, et al
Plaintiff: HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Defendant: TOWNSHIP OF COLLIER, GABE BENVENUTI, WAYNE CHIURAZZI, TIM DOWNEY, JR., JULIE MURPHY, KARI SUTER, DAWNLEE VAUGHN and MARY ANN CUPPLES-WISNIOWSKI
Case Number: 26-2072
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2026 Filing 30 HARD COPY RECEIVED from Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church - Appendix. Copies: 4. Volumes: 5 (Volume I attached to Brief). (MS) [Entered: 07/09/2026 03:29 PM]
July 9, 2026 Filing 29 HARD COPY RECEIVED from Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church - Brief with Volume I of Appendix attached. Copies: 7. (JD) [Entered: 07/09/2026 10:56 AM]
July 7, 2026 Filing 28 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC JOINT APPENDIX on behalf of Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Certificate of service dated 07/07/2026 by ECF. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 07/07/2026 04:36 PM]
July 7, 2026 Filing 27 ECF FILER: ELECTRONIC BRIEF with Volume I of Appendix attached on behalf of Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Certificate of Service dated 07/07/2026 by ECF. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 07/07/2026 04:29 PM]
June 24, 2026 Filing 26 ECF FILER: SUMMARY OF ORAL ARGUMENT submitted by Attorney Joshua D. Davey, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Case Summary: Whether the district court erred in denying Holy Trinity's motion for a preliminary injunction enjoining the Township from enforcing its Zoning Code to prevent Holy Trinity's proposed religious land use under RLUIPA and the First Amendment.. Post Video: YES. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 06/24/2026 11:52 AM]
June 23, 2026 Filing 25 ECF FILER: SUMMARY OF ORAL ARGUMENT submitted by Attorney Brian P. Gabriel, Esq. for Appellees Gabe Benvenuti, Wayne Chiurazzi, Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski, Tim Downey, Jr., Julie Murphy, Kari Suter, Township of Collier and Dawnlee Vaughn. Case Summary: The District Court appropriately denied relief as Appellant failed to make a clear showing of likely success on its RLUIPA claims or irreparable harm absent preliminary relief, and the equities and public interest weighed against a mandatory injunction.. Post Video: YES. [26-2072] (BPG) [Entered: 06/23/2026 03:04 PM]
June 22, 2026 Filing 24 ECF FILER: ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed by Attorney Joshua D. Davey, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Certificate of Service dated 06/22/2026. Service made by ECF. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 06/22/2026 10:49 AM]
June 19, 2026 Filing 23 ECF FILER: ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed by Attorney Brian P. Gabriel, Esq. for Appellees Gabe Benvenuti, Wayne Chiurazzi, Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski, Tim Downey, Jr., Julie Murphy, Kari Suter, Township of Collier and Dawnlee Vaughn. Certificate of Service dated 06/19/2026. Service made by ECF. [26-2072] (BPG) [Entered: 06/19/2026 09:49 AM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 22 Oral Argument Notification for Wednesday, 09/09/2026. Setting & Time: Maris Courtroom / 9:00am. Location: Philadelphia, PA. (AR) [Entered: 06/16/2026 10:14 AM]
June 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER (BIBAS, MATEY and MONTGOMERY-REEVES, Circuit Judges) denying motion for Injunction filed by Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church The mandatory injunction requested by Appellant is not necessary to prevent irreparable injury or preserve the status quo. This matter will proceed on an expedited schedule. Appellant's opening brief is due July 7. Appellee's response brief is due August 7. Appellant may file a reply brief by August 17. The Clerk is directed to calendar this matter for argument in early or mid-September. Panel No.: DCO-095. BIBAS, Authoring Judge. (JK) [Entered: 06/11/2026 12:19 PM]
June 5, 2026 Filing 20 ECF FILER: Response filed by Appellees Gabe Benvenuti, Wayne Chiurazzi, Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski, Tim Downey, Jr., Julie Murphy, Kari Suter, Township of Collier and Dawnlee Vaughn to motion. Certificate of Service dated 06/05/2026. [26-2072] (BPG) [Entered: 06/05/2026 03:17 PM]
June 4, 2026 Filing 19 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. Brief on behalf of Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church due on or before 07/14/2026. Appendix due on or before 07/14/2026. (JK) [Entered: 06/04/2026 04:07 PM]
June 2, 2026 Filing 18 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Madison M. Krause on behalf of Appellant(s) Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (MMK) [Entered: 06/02/2026 01:15 PM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 17 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Jeremiah G. Dys on behalf of Appellant(s) Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (JGD) [Entered: 06/01/2026 05:06 PM]
May 29, 2026 Filing 16 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Joshua D. Davey on behalf of Appellant(s) Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 05/29/2026 04:09 PM]
May 29, 2026 Filing 15 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Randall L. Wenger, Esq. on behalf of Appellant(s) Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (RLW) [Entered: 05/29/2026 03:57 PM]
May 29, 2026 Filing 14 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Ryan N. Gardner on behalf of Appellant(s) Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (RNG) [Entered: 05/29/2026 01:49 PM]
May 29, 2026 Filing 13 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from David J. Hacker on behalf of Appellant(s) Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (DJH) [Entered: 05/29/2026 01:45 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 12 FOLLOW UP LETTER to Joshua D. Davey, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Dylan J. DeWitt, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jeremiah G. Dys, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ryan N. Gardner, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, David J. Hacker, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Madison Krause, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Taylor Levesque, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jeremy L. Samek, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Bradley A. Smutek, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and Randall L. Wenger, Esq. for Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church requesting the following document(s): Appearance Form on or before 06/11/2026. (JK) [Entered: 05/28/2026 11:52 AM]
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER (Clerk) granting motion for extension of time filed by Appellees Township of Collier, Gabe Benvenuti, Wayne Chiurazzi, Tim Downey, Jr., Julie Murphy, Kari Suter, Dawnlee Vaughn and Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski to file repsonse to the motion for injunction. Appellees' response must be filed on or before 06/05/2026. (JK) [Entered: 05/22/2026 12:54 PM]
May 21, 2026 Filing 10 ECF FILER: Concise Summary of the Case filed by Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 05/21/2026 03:05 PM]
May 21, 2026 Filing 9 ECF FILER: CIVIL INFORMATION STATEMENT on behalf of Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 05/21/2026 03:04 PM]
May 21, 2026 Filing 8 ECF FILER: UNOPPOSED Motion filed by Appellees Gabe Benvenuti, Wayne Chiurazzi, Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski, Tim Downey, Jr., Julie Murphy, Kari Suter, Township of Collier and Dawnlee Vaughn for Extension of Time to file Response to Appellant's Motion for Injunction Pending APpeal until/for 6/5/2026. Certificate of Service dated 05/21/2026. Service made by ECF. [26-2072] (BPG) [Entered: 05/21/2026 09:01 AM]
May 19, 2026 Filing 7 ECF FILER: Motion filed by Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church for injunction. Certificate of Service dated 05/19/2026. Service made by ECF. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 05/19/2026 09:50 AM]
May 15, 2026 Filing 6 ECF FILER: Transcript Purchase Order Form (Part 1) filed by Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church advising this court that transcripts are already on file in the District Court. Requested date(s) are: May 1, 2026, to be filed by Sharon Siatkowski. [26-2072] (JDD) [Entered: 05/15/2026 01:27 PM]
May 13, 2026 Filing 5 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Allison N. Genard on behalf of Appellee(s) Township of Collier; Gabe Benvenuti; Wayne Chiurazzi; Tim Downey, Jr.; Julie Murphy; Kari Suter; Dawnlee Vaughn; Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski. [26-2072] (ANG) [Entered: 05/13/2026 01:10 PM]
May 13, 2026 Filing 4 ECF FILER: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE from Brian P. Gabriel on behalf of Appellee(s) Township of Collier; Gabe Benvenuti; Wayne Chiurazzi; Tim Downey, Jr.; Julie Murphy; Kari Suter; Dawnlee Vaughn; Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski. [26-2072] (BPG) [Entered: 05/13/2026 01:09 PM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE Pursuant to 3d Cir. L.A.R. 26.1, a document is timely filed if received by 5:00 p.m. ET on the last day for filing unless the Court sets a different time, the document has been submitted by an inmate pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 25(a)(2)(A)(iii), or otherwise specified in L.A.R. 26.1 (JK) [Entered: 05/11/2026 02:11 AM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 RECORD available on District Court CM/ECF. (JK) [Entered: 05/11/2026 02:06 AM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 CIVIL CASE DOCKETED. Notice filed by Appellant Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in District Court No. 2:26-cv-00024. (JK) [Entered: 05/11/2026 02:05 AM]

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Plaintiff: HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Represented By: Randall L. Wenger Esq.
Represented By: Bradley A. Smutek Esq.
Represented By: Jeremy L. Samek Esq.
Represented By: Taylor Levesque Esq.
Represented By: David J. Hacker Esq.
Represented By: Ryan N. Gardner Esq.
Represented By: Jeremiah G. Dys Esq.
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Defendant: TOWNSHIP OF COLLIER
Represented By: Allison N. Genard Esq.
Represented By: Brian P. Gabriel Esq.
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Defendant: GABE BENVENUTI
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Defendant: WAYNE CHIURAZZI
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Defendant: TIM DOWNEY, JR.
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Defendant: JULIE MURPHY
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Defendant: DAWNLEE VAUGHN
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Defendant: MARY ANN CUPPLES-WISNIOWSKI
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