When Bishop Edward D. Head instituted the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Buffalo in 1974, a young priest named Edward Grosz, fresh with a master’s degree in liturgy from Notre Dame University, joined the staff of Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora to teach that very subject to deacon candidates.

There’s a story behind the Snoopy doll that sits behind the desk of Bishop Edward M. Grosz. Both the bishop and the beagle are dreamers.

Bishop Edward M. Grosz has had a very strong connection with the Felician Sisters throughout his life. He served as chaplain for the Villa Maria motherhouse of the Felician Sisters in Buffalo for 11 years.

Buffalo has overwhelmingly shown its support for the retired religious who have had a great impact on people.

Bishop Edward M. Grosz has been a deeply religious man all of his life, and his two brothers, Ronald and Thomas, can testify to his dedication. Both share memories which reveal the beginnings of a humble and holy man.

During his 40-year career as a priest, Bishop Edward M. Grosz has gone back and forth between parish ministry and office work, serving as assistant at four parishes before being named director of the Office of Worship. He would later serve as pastor of four parishes over a 19-year span.

Quality, innovation and excellence – these are the hallmarks of cardiac care at Catholic Health. In a region that struggles with cardiovascular disease at much higher rates than the national average, Catholic Health is leading the fight.

Buffalo’s two active bishops have a lot in common. First, they are both named Edward. They share deep Polish roots. Bishop Edward Kmiec, the ordinary of the diocese, is the son of immigrants.

For parents looking for the best place to educate their children, recent state budget cuts are making private Catholic schools look much more attractive.

Over his 40 years as a priest, Bishop Edward M. Grosz has usually been more than a parish priest. He has served in, and even led, a variety of religious organizations in the Diocese of Buffalo.