The Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo has partnered with the diocesan Office of Renewal to co-sponsor “Leading with Joy in Times of Turbulence.” The two-day event of prayer and discussion will take place March 14-15 at Blessed Trinity Church and Villa Maria College, both in Buffalo. The main presenter will be Father Edward Foley, OFM […]
We often pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, but do we encourage young people enough when it comes to the vocation of marriage? In this latest Journeys & Insights, Bishop Mike reflects on the beauty and significance of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the role of faith in marriage, and the impact […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — RocketCup Coffee Company and St. Bonaventure University have teamed up to launch Bonnies Blend, a specialty coffee crafted to fuel the passion of students, alumni and fans. The 12 oz. bags of the medium roast coffee, available ground or as whole bean, went on sale Feb. 19, both online and at several […]
The St. Thomas More Guild of Western New York has opened its 19th annual scholarship contest for students attending Catholic elementary and high schools during the 2025-26 school year. One $1,200 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a Catholic elementary school, and one $1,600 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops filed a lawsuit on Feb. 18 challenging the government’s unlawful suspension of funding for its refugee admissions program. For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives in the […]
During a meeting held last evening, the Diocese of Buffalo announced that Holy Cross Parish, deemed to merge and close in final decisions reached in September, will remain open on Buffalo’s West Side. The church at 345 Seventh St., Buffalo, originally scheduled to remain open during initial recommendations communicated in May 2024, was suggested to […]
Sister Mary Marvina Kupiszewski died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at St. Francis Park in the 97th year of life and the 78th year of religious life. Sister Marvina was born on July 25, 1927, in Auburn, to Anthony and Rosalie (Borowiec) Kupiszewski. On Aug. 15, 1945, she became a postulant and on July […]
The Parish Council of Blessed Sacrament Church is pleased to announce that a five-week Bible study course on ”The Famous & Forgotten Women of the Bible” will be presented by Deacon William Hynes at Blessed Sacrament Parish, in St. Joseph’s Hall, located at 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from […]
Retired priest Father David G. Griffin died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. He served the Diocese of Buffalo for nearly 59 years as a priest. Born Oct. 16, 1938, in Albion to Francis and Rita Griffin, Father Griffin attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Albion, the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo, St. Bonaventure University. He received […]
Buffalo, N.Y., February 14, 2025 – The sale of the Diocese of Buffalo’s property in East Aurora that was the former home of Christ the King Seminary closed today, completing the transfer to new owners. The closing today follows a public auction held Oct. 28, 2024, administered through U.S. Bankruptcy Court, in which World Mission […]
