Andrew Pitisi, pastoral associate at St. Benedict Parish in Eggertsville, talks with Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development, about the wonderful, supportive events happening at Family #16, which includes St. Leo the Great, Amherst; St. Benedict, Eggertsville; Christ the King, Snyder; St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Cheektowaga; Infant of Prague, Cheektowaga; SS. Peter & Paul, […]
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 […]
The members of Family #32 met at their first family event, a Mass on the Grass held at St. Andrew Parish in Sloan. The Aug. 26 event saw a cook out and pot luck dishes from the family members. There was great fellowship, fantastic food and two tables jam packed with desserts. An estimated 150 […]
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine in Bowmansville will host a special outdoor Mass for the diocese in their grotto specifically dedicated to the message of Our Lady of Fatima, followed by a procession with the rosary and statue of Our Lady on the 13th of every month from May to October. The […]
Sister Bridget Connor, a Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart and a native of Philadelphia, is hosting her art exhibition and sale for the benefit of the Asylee Women Enterprise of Baltimore. The showing takes place Saturday, Sept. 9 from 3:30-7 p.m. at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo. AWE journeys with asylum […]
Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development, answers questions that came directly from concerned parishioners in the latest Renewal video.
LACKAWANNA — Traditions, community and celebrations marked Father Baker Day at OLV National Shrine & Basilica on July 30. Msgr. David LiPuma, pastor and rector, joined by 1,000 guests celebrated the annual Father Baker Day Mass at noon. At the end of the service, a commemorative wreath was placed at Father Baker’s tomb in the […]
Blessed Trinity Church, a Buffalo Landmark since 1977, is observing the centennial of the laying of its cornerstone on Sunday, Aug. 6. Father Robert L. Gebhard Jr., senior parochial vicar, will conclude the 10 a.m. Mass with an outdoor rededication ceremony commemorating the original dedication by Bishop William Turner on Aug. 7, 1923. The anniversary […]
