ORCHARD PARK — Officials from St. John Vianney School announced today that the school will not reopen for the upcoming academic year. The parish school, located at 2950 Southwestern Blvd., in Orchard Park, concluded its academic year last Wednesday, June 18. The school was tasked last year to reduce costs, enhance fundraising, and increase enrollment […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” The words of Jeremiah spoke directly to Daniel Quagliana who answered his call to become a permanent deacon. The 54-year-old father of 10 was ordained June 14 at […]
Today, the Diocese of Buffalo hosted the first in a weeklong series of vicariate meetings to share details on the Chapter 11 settlement allocation methodology with parish leadership, including all clergy, trustees, business managers and chairpersons of the finance and parish councils. At these meetings, parish leaders will be provided an overview of the proposed […]
For a second consecutive year, an independent auditor has concluded – after a comprehensive and transparent audit of the Diocese of Buffalo – that the diocese is compliant with each of the 29 commitments which memorialize child-protection policies in the diocese. The diocese agreed to these commitments with the New York Office of the Attorney […]
Just two days before Ascension Thursday, the Gospel reading during a special Mass celebrated inside St. Amelia Church in Tonawanda recalled Jesus Christ telling His disciples of his imminent departure from them. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · May 28, 2025 – Diocese honors trio of educators with Golden Apple Awards “Isn’t this similar […]
The diocesan Respect Life Office welcomes all to a special Mass to celebrate and pray for mothers, fathers, families and for children in the womb. The Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., in downtown […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher welcomed everyone on Easter Sunday with a wide smile on his face. “My brothers and sisters, a joyful day. The Lord has risen, alleluia. We can sing out now our alleluias because truly the Lord has risen from the dead for our salvation and redemption,” he said at St. Joseph Cathedral’s […]
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors announced today, April 22, the material terms of a settlement in principle in the Chapter 11 case filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York on Feb. 28, 2020. The diocese and the committee believe that this […]
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we commend to our loving and one true God the soul of Pope Francis, the good and faithful “Servant of Servants” who guided our Universal Church and the Catholic faithful these past 12 years. Pope Francis’ example of humility and simplicity, his constant call to seek peace, and his […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher reminds the faithful our call to lift each other up during this Year of Hope and Healing.
