Work is being done on a strategic plan for Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Buffalo. Bishop Michael W. Fisher talks about what is going into the plan in his video series “Journeys & Insights.” My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, peace be with you. During our recent announcement of the Diocese’s final decisions […]
The title says it all. The primary objective of the Holy Name Society is to bring about love and reverence for the Holy Name of God and Jesus Christ. Offering support throughout the Diocese of Buffalo for 100 years, the local union gathered for its centennial celebration convention on Oct. 19 with guest speakers, a […]
High school seniors from local Catholic high schools gathered at St. Joseph Cathedral for a special Mass. Bishop Michael W. Fisher, joined by educators and youth ministers on the altar, welcomed the students on Oct. 23. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · October 23, 2024 – St. Joseph Cathedral hosts 12th Grade Mass Bishop […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued the tradition of inviting eighth grade students to St. Joseph Cathedral for a special Mass specifically for them. Twenty-four Catholic schools filled up the cathedral on Oct. 22, the feast day of St. John Paul II. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · October 22, 2024 – Diocese hosts annual […]
Those gathered for the fourth annual Cultural Diversity Celebration heard an impromptu speech from one of the award recipients. Father Frederick Hinton, the first episcopal vicar to the Catholic Central City ministries of Buffalo, spoke on the root of the Catholic faith – the Eucharist. A priest for 54 years with ministries that served Blacks, […]
The legacy of St. John Vianney lives on here in Western New York. The 19th century French priest’s dedication to a life of service was recognized in Msgr. Richard Siepka and the Knights of Columbus, as both received the Curé of Ars Award from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Oct. […]
Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast in late September, causing $27 billion in damage. The deadliest storm since Hurricane Katrina has left 221 fatalities and 285 people missing. Hurricane Milton has followed, sweeping across Florida on Oct. 9. Bishop Michael W. Fisher has asked that a second collection be held in the upcoming weeks to […]
They call it the “dark secret” in the family. “We didn’t talk about it,” Cynthia Walters said. But on Respect Life Sunday, before Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, she told a complete stranger that her husband wanted her to abort their daughter. “My husband was having a meltdown one day, and he goes, ‘I want […]
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, marks one year since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel. Thousands of people, both fighters and innocent civilians, have died in the continued exchange of violence. As it escalates and expands, more people are at risk. Today, we join our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and encourage all to dedicated […]
Tucked away in the small coastal village of Silver Creek in Chautauqua County lies St. Columban’s on the Lake, home to the Missionary Sisters of St. Columban, who, like the facility they manage, celebrated a century of service to both the young and old. The Sisters of St. Columba came to be when in December […]
