“The one who sings, prays twice.” That remark is attributed to St. Augustine, though historians suggest he didn’t really say it. What is hard fact, is the impact of the Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo on liturgical song and performance throughout the diocese for more than 75 years. The guild will hold its annual Festival […]
Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development for the Diocese of Buffalo, answers some questions about the Diocese of Buffalo’s journey on the Road to Renewal. In the first of a series of videos, he speaks of the need for vocations to the priesthood. “It’s important for us to be responsible and pray for […]
Just days before the United States of America celebrates its 247th birthday, Catholics will be invited to gather in Lake View to pray for the nation in what’s known as the Patriotic Rosary for the Consecration of Our Nation. The prayer will be held at St. John Paul II Parish on Wednesday, June 28 beginning […]
The church at 123 Townsend St. on Buffalo’s East Side is known by several names. Officially it is St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church. But for most of our area, it is known as St. Stan’s, the mother church for Western New York Polonia. On Sunday, June 4 during the Feast of the Most Holy […]
The diocesan Renewal Team, along with Vyten, have designed a mobile app as a tool to the Families of Parishes as they plan the new style of cooperative ministry. The app includes pillar guides with text and video, parish guides with a map and priest contacts, and resources in the form of newsletters and training […]
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 […]
