An invitation was made. Gratitude was given. A welcome was felt. Eighth graders filled St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 19 for a special Mass just for them, sponsored by the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools. “This is our mother church and it is your church,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher in welcoming the students from […]
A new school year is underway throughout the Diocese of Buffalo, but for students at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean, it’s also a start in a new location, inside an old school building. The students will now attend classes within the former St. John’s School building on North Union Street. On Thursday, Sept. 14, […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued his fall tour of Catholic schools as he stopped by Kenmore to celebrate Mass for the students of St. John the Baptist School. “It’s wonderful to be here, to be able to bless you, and to pray with you as you begin a wonderful year of learning,” Bishop Fisher said […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher recently sat down with Phil Arno from WBBZ-TV to talk about the state of the diocese, the Road to Renewal, and his experiences as bishop of Buffalo over the past two and a half years. The two-part conversation will air on “Big Picture PRIME!” on Monday, Sept. 18 and Monday, Sept. […]
Police, firefighters and all other first responders were honored for their heroic sacrifice and service at the annual Blue Mass held at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 10. “My brothers and sisters, welcome to our annual Blue Mass where we honor all of our men and women who protect our community,” said Bishop Michael W. […]
The first day of school came at the end of the week for most Buffalo schools. Catholic Academy of West Buffalo students had only one day of class before taking the weekend off. The unique schedule allowed Bishop Michael W. Fisher to greet the kids on their first day back. Along with Dr. Tim Uhl, […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued his tour of Catholic schools in the diocese by celebrating Mass at Notre Dame High School in Batavia on Sept. 7. Stepping into the gym, he noticed the many listings of sports championships that adorned the walls. A 1974 wrestling championship caught his eye, as he had wrestled for the […]
As the result of an accusation of inappropriate conduct with an adult, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has placed Father Joseph Rogliano on administrative leave, and an investigation of the claim has begun. Father Rogliano is temporarily relieved of his pastoral and administrative duties as pastor of the family of parishes that include Blessed Trinity, SS. […]
St. Joseph University School is full. Students fill the classrooms. Inspirational quotes fill the hallways. New ideas flow from the teachers to fill the heads of the students. Listings of the decades of sports championships fill the gym walls. Bishop Michael W. Fisher visited the school on Sept. 7, just as the new season of […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher spent Labor Day thanking all workers and blessing the tools of their labors. The bishop visited St. Thomas Aquinas in South Buffalo to “celebrate God’s creation and the dignity of the work He gives us to do,” he said in a Facebook post. After celebrating Mass in the Shrine of St. […]
