Bishop Michael William Fisher has been installed as the 15th bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo during ceremonies at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo. His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, presided over the installation that the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, D.C. and other specially-invited guests were unable to attend, given COVID restrictions for those traveling to New York from out of town locations. A contingent representing diocesan ministries and parishes, schools, Catholic institutions and and religious houses were on hand to greet Bishop Fisher during the liturgy.
Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – As he takes his seat at the Cathedra, Bishop Michael W. Fisher becomes the 15th Bishop of Buffalo. Bishop Fisher was installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher shows the apostolic letter from Pope Francis announcing his appointment, as the 15th Bishop of Buffalo, to the Diocesan College of Consultors.
Bishop Fisher was installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer –
Deacons from the Diocese of Bufflalo attend the Installation Mass of Bishop Michael W. Fisher as the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Bishop Fisher was installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Chancellor of the Diocese of Buffalo, Sister Regina Murphy, SSMN, reads the apostolic letter from Pope Francis announcing the appointment of Bishop Michael W. Fisher as the 15th Bishop of Buffalo. Bishop Fisher was installed as bishop during ceremonies at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer- Archbishop Timothy Dolan smiles during the Installation Mass of Bishop Michael W. Fisher. The Mass took place at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Bishop of Albany and Apostolic Administrator delivers a few words of welcome at the Installation Mass of Bishop Michael W. Fisher .The Mass took part at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer- Archbishop Timothy Dolan waves as he enters St. Joseph Cathedra to install Bishop Michael W. Fisher as the 15th Bishop of Buffalo. The Mass took place on Friday, January 15, 2021.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Archbishop Timothy Dolan awaits the start of the opening procession where he will install Bishop Michael W. Fisher as the 15th Bishop of Buffalo. The Mass took place at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses those attending his Installation Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses those attending his Installation Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – With masks on, the faithful attend the installation of Bishop Michael W. Fisher at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Deacon Steven Schumer, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, delivers the Gospel reading during Bishop Michael W. Fisher’s installation as Bishop of Buffalo. Bishop Fisher was installed during ceremonies at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Deacon Steven Schumer, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, carries the Gospel during Bishop Michael W. Fisher’s installation as Bishop of Buffalo. Bishop Fisher was installed during ceremonies at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Dr. Althea Porter from the Diocesan African American Commission, reads the second reading during the installation of Bishop Michael W. Fisher as the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher greets Sister Therese Chmura, CSSF, during Bishop Fisher’s installation at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Sister Therese was representing the Religious and Faith Formation Leaders of the diocese. Bishop Fisher is the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.
Dan Cappellazzo/Staff photographerDan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher is installed at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Cardinal Timothy Dolan (right), Archbishop of New York, greets Bishop Michael W. Fisher at the door of St. Joseph Cathedral to start Bishop Fisher’s installation on Friday, January 15, 2021. Bishop Fisher is the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo.Dan Cappellazzo/Photographer – Bishop Michael W. Fisher ceremoniously knocks on the door of St. Joseph Cathedral to start his Installation Mass as the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo.
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