The first day of school in Orchard Park saw students file into St. John Vianney School where faith, education and community merge to shape the minds and spirits that will shape the future. Bishop Michael W. Fisher greeted the students as they walked into the school gym. He kicked off the day by leading the […]
As a result of an investigation conducted through the Independent Review Board, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has accepted the board’s recommendation and has determined that a claim made against retired priest Father Joseph Vatter that he had abused a minor female has been substantiated. Bishop Fisher had placed Father Vatter on administrative leave in February […]
Last February, a fire at St. Joseph Church in Lyndonville caused substantial damage, forcing the worship site to be closed. The diocese made the decision not to rebuild the church that served 40 people on an average weekend. St. Joseph, part of Our Lady of the Lake Parish along with St. Patrick’s in Barker, is […]
The Diocese of Buffalo celebrated its third annual Renewal Mass bringing the diocese closer together and noting the progress being made on the Family of Parishes structure. Held Aug. 27 at OLV National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna, the Mass was preceded by a recitation of the rosary for the renewal of the diocese. Parish […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has granted Father Paul Sae-Wan Oh presbyteral faculties for the Diocese of Buffalo and appointed him as chaplain of the St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Mission in Tonawanda effective June 10. Father Andrew Lauricella has been appointed as chaplain of DeSales Regional Catholic School for a term of three years, effective […]
The Diocese of Buffalo will hold a Renewal Mass at OLV National Shrine & Basilica on Aug. 27 beginning at 4 p.m. Please bring your knotted ropes as we will untie one more knot. Watch Bishop Michael W. Fisher explain the details.
With the loss of life surpassing 100 and expected to rise much higher, the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii have become the deadliest in the United States in more than 100 years. The devastation in the Town of Lahaina was especially severe with residents and vacationers literally escaping into the Pacific Ocean for their safety. More […]
Catholic Health announced today that Mark Sullivan has decided to step down as president & CEO on Aug. 31 after a 30-year career with the health system. Msgr. Robert E. Zapfel, chair of Catholic Health’s Corporate Members & Sponsors Council, also announced that the council has appointed Joyce Markiewicz, the system’s executive vice president & […]
Russell J. Salvatore, who has made a name for himself in both fine dining and philanthropy, has gifted the Diocese of Buffalo with a new delivery van. The Ram Promaster 2500 High Roof will provide great assistance to the diocesan Purchasing Department to offer greater efficiency and timeliness when making deliveries. “We’re very grateful to […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has resolved claims against three diocesan priests. As a result of an investigation conducted through the Independent Review Board, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has accepted the unanimous IRB recommendation and has made the determination that the child abuse claim made against Father Louis Dolinic has been substantiated. Another child abuse claim […]
