The Diocese of Buffalo recently became aware of an action brought pursuant to the Child Victims Act by an individual who alleges that he was abused as a child in the 1990s by three priests of the Diocese, Fr. Adolph Kowalczyk, pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard Park; Fr. Gregory Dobson, […]
Father Bryan Zielenieski, pastor of St. Mary in Swormville, has been chosen to lead the diocesan Road to Renewal initiative. Bishop Michael Fisher has announced the appointment of Father Bryan Zielenieski as episcopal vicar for Renewal and Development. In this newly created role, Father Zielenieski will work with a small team to oversee the coordination […]
In a consensus decision by the Boards and the Canonical Administrators of both Our Lady of Black Rock School and Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, the two regional Catholic schools will unify their student bodies and programs in order to strengthen and ensure the sustainability of Catholic education for the nearly 300 students and their […]
Dr. Tim Uhl is the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Buffalo.
The independent Rochester auditing firm of StoneBridge Business Partners has conducted a thorough audit of the policies and protocols of the Diocese of Buffalo with regard to training, reporting and ensuring safe environments for young people according the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ mandated “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” and […]
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2021 – Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the members of its Appeal 2021 leadership team, which include Richard Cronin as general chair, Thomas Beecher, Jr. and Nancy Nielsen, M.D., Ph.D. as vice chairs, Adam Sumlin, Ph.D. as parish chair, C. Kevin Brayer and Daniel Mecca as chairs of the corporate […]
St. Joseph Cathedral looked thin as a limited number of guests were allowed inside to witness the installation of Bishop Michael W. Fisher as the 15th ordinary of the Diocese of Buffalo on Jan. 15. This suited the new bishop, who prefers a pastoral presence rather than a regal one. Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, who served […]
Bishop Michael William Fisher has been installed as the 15th bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo during ceremonies at St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo. His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, presided over the installation that the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, D.C. and other specially-invited guests were […]
Buffalo, NY – Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospitals list for Heart Surgery and Cardiology, rated “High Performing” for Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Surgery, and Heart Failure Care. “This prestigious national recognition signals to our patients and community that they are receiving some of […]
