The Buffalo Diocese of today bears a certain resemblance to the story of the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. After exile, people returned to the temple to see it in ruins. The older folks were saddened by the state of things. The younger ones were excited that the temple still stood. “Kind of like […]
It’s 2023. We all know that social media is a powerful tool to reach people where they are, faster than ever before. However, merely having a presence on social media does not guarantee you will connect to your intended audience. It is the way in which we utilize these platforms that allows us to effectively […]
In March of this year, the Very Reverend Joseph M. O’Keefe, SJ, provincial superior of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus, and Bishop Michael W. Fisher spoke together to consider the plans for the Jesuit Community in Buffalo in light of the current restructuring of the diocese and the Jesuits’ continued desire […]
BOWMANSVILLE — All in the diocese are invited to join Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine in celebrating the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Feast Day Triduum on June 14-16 at the shrine located at 5337 Genesee St., in Bowmansville. On Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m., Father Bill Quinlivan will […]
“A God Who Hears His People,” a retreat for parish leaders in the Diocese of Buffalo will be presented by Alpha USA Catholic Context. Join parish leaders from across the diocese as they take a page out of the Book of Ezra that will inspire all to listen and create a space to share their […]
The Buffalo Catholic Diocese’s Road to Renewal program has seen a number of twists and turns since being initiated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger in 2020. As many readers know, the program’s goal is to group the 161 diocesan parishes throughout our eight Western New York counties into 36 families of parishes to provide an […]
DEPEW — A two-day Lenten Mission presented by Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Roman Catholic Family of Parishes drew an audience of about 400 to 500 people each night. The mission was held at St. Martha Parish in Depew on March 20 and 21. Both nights featured a theatrical performance by actor Frank Runyeon. […]
Throughout history, during times of unrest and desertion, the Blessed Virgin Mary has appeared to help guide people back to God. One of the more notable apparitions was in Fatima, Portugal in 1917 during a time of great war. Appearing to three shepherd children multiple times, she spoke of a threefold message to focus the […]
How does the Renewal team determine decisions in the Diocese and what do these trends mean for the future? Using the data gathered from parish reports and from parishioners through the Catholic Leadership Institute survey that was completed last year, the Renewal team is able to create trends to understand where parishes and the diocese […]
A procession including the rescued cross and charred Book of Gospels began the celebration of Mass at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s worship site in Medina March 5 that honored the parishioners of Our Lady of the Lake who attend St. Joseph worship site in Lyndonville. A fire on Feb. 28, destroyed an attached structure […]
