The Diocese of Buffalo today has announced that following a comprehensive and collaborative planning process directed by its Road to Renewal division, a plan was presented to Family of Parishes priests to merge approximately 34 percent of the diocese’s 160 parishes. “The Diocese of Buffalo is facing multiple challenges including a significant priest shortage, declining […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Gregory Jakubowicz, OFM, has been appointed parochial vicar of Family #24 (Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. John Parish, Olean; and St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany), effective May 1. He will reside at St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany. Father Jerome E. Kopec has been […]
While many parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo play host to Confirmation Masses each year, St. Joseph Cathedral also opens its doors to provide the sacrament. Dozens of young men and women, and a handful of older candidates, received the Gift of the Holy Spirit during two Masses of Confirmation held Sunday, May 19 inside […]
The first large-scale, diocesan-sponsored youth event since Covid changed everything saw ValLimar Jansen sing up a storm as she reminded her audience of their need to remain in Christ. “Making Connections … A Day for Catholic Teens,” took place Sunday, April at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, welcoming close to 300 teens as they met […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher will be the main celebrant in the Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb this Sunday, May 5 at St. Joseph Cathedral. This Mass will include a special blessing for unborn children and their expectant parents. The congregation will also pray for couples who are hoping for the […]
More than 60 boys and girls from parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo were presented with medals at the annual Bishop’s Altar Server Awards Mass, held Saturday, April 27 at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. While Bishop Michael W. Fisher was the lead celebrant of the Mass, it was Father David Baker, director of […]
Cheryl Calire called it “Lucky 13.” The 13th annual St. Gianna Molla Banquet will be Calire’s last as she is transferring reins of the Respect Life Office to Cheryl Zielin-Ersing. Looking out into the crowd of 320 that packed Classics V in Amherst on April 25, Calire said she knew each person in the room […]
After a January snowstorm forced a delay, the 2024 Pro-Vita Awards Mass finally took place. Ten people, who have worked in big and small ways to protect all human life, received honors on April 25 at St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda. Bishop Michael W. Fisher, main celebrant of the Mass, congratulated and thanked the recipients. […]
“The only constant in life is change,” said Heraclitus. Benjamin Franklin said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” The words of the Greek philosopher and American founding father still ring true. Bishop Michael W. Fisher observed that even though people change, “We still stay the same.” On April 19, an eighth grade retreat was held […]
As Bishop Michael W. Fisher welcomed all in celebration to the Easter Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on March 31, he exclaimed, “We are finally ready to say alleluia, for He is risen” On that bright and cool morning, Bishop Fisher extolled all as people of hope, and people who believe. He welcomed all new […]
