While many parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo play host to Confirmation Masses each year, St. Joseph Cathedral also opens its doors to provide the sacrament. Dozens of young men and women, and a handful of older candidates, received the Gift of the Holy Spirit during two Masses of Confirmation held Sunday, May 19 inside […]
Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica has gained a distinction that will not only elevate its status as a spiritual and tourist destination, but one that may also provide much needed financial support to help maintain facilities while continuing an ongoing legacy of service to those in need. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound […]
Parishioners from the Diocese of Buffalo’s Parish Family 21 will soon be welcomed to take advantage of existing and future programming at Gerard Place, through the newly announced East Side Community Partnership. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · May 15, 2024 – Bishop helps Gerard Place celebrate new East Side Community Partnership This new […]
“Write the vision,” and set up a pastoral plan for one’s diocese. That was the key message brought back by delegates attending last summer’s National Black Catholic Congress XIII in Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. On Friday, May 10, the Diocese of Buffalo’s African American Commission hosted a meeting to discuss how local Catholics might […]
Catholic Academy of West Buffalo features one of the most diverse student populations, if not the most diverse, among any Catholic school within the Diocese of Buffalo. Many enroll in the school with English as a second language, or it’s a language they are only beginning to learn. But during the school’s third annual Culture […]
More than 60 boys and girls from parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo were presented with medals at the annual Bishop’s Altar Server Awards Mass, held Saturday, April 27 at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. While Bishop Michael W. Fisher was the lead celebrant of the Mass, it was Father David Baker, director of […]
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · SPECIAL – April 22, 2024 – Reading Rainbow co-creator discusses his Catholic faith & his work He helped create a public television series which, for roughly a quarter century, inspired children to read. During his many years of involvement with the program “Reading Rainbow,” Tony Buttino leaned on […]
“With all the issues that I mentioned in the homily, and in the world today, isn’t this an awesome sight?” That question by Father Leon Biernat was answered by thunderous applause from a congregation which filled St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville for Easter Vigil Mass, March 30. The sight Father Biernat was referring […]
Churches throughout Western New York hosted Holy Thursday Mass, commemorating the Lord’s Supper, His final supper before his betrayal and crucifixion the next day. Churches remained open following Mass to allow Catholics the opportunity to renew the tradition of the Seven Churches Visitation. Each church visited on Holy Thursday night represents one of the stops […]
Palm Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral featured the usual traditions Sunday, March 23, from beginning with the blessing of the palms, to the reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. It was a celebration of Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, followed soon after by his betrayal, suffering and crucifixion. […]
