What does in solidum mean? We’ve seen that term describing priests in certain families. Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development for the Diocese of Buffalo, explains the term and what it means for the family in this video.
On Saturday, July 8, SS. Columba-Brigid Parish in Buffalo held a Bike Fair for families of its parish along with families living at Family Promise, a homeless shelter for families. The two organizations teamed up with members of Faith Fellowship Church in Clarence to gather donated used bikes. Several members from both churches worked on […]
Following a period of consultation with diocesan officials, the pastor and parish leaders from Our Lady of the Lake Parish and its Family of Parishes, a decision has been made that Our Lake of the Lake’s St. Joseph worship site in Lyndonville will not be rebuilt following the late February fire that caused extensive damage. […]
Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development for the Diocese of Buffalo, explains the role of a vicar forane as the diocese’s Families of Parishes take shape.
Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development for the Diocese of Buffalo, answers a common question: does my parish have a pastor as the diocese’s Families of Parishes take shape.
“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 […]