October marks a month Catholics ponder and express the respect for human life and dignity as part of Respect Life Month. It also brings a full schedule of events celebrating cultural diversity within the Diocese of Buffalo as it continues Hispanic Heritage Month. Later this month, local Catholics will be among many statewide traveling to […]
To celebrate the success that has defined Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the past 100 years and to toast its promising future, the agency announced details for its signature anniversary event, a Centennial Mass and Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 29. Guests are invited to begin the day at the historic St. Joseph Cathedral, where Bishop […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Patryk Sobczyk has been appointed parochial vicar of Family #28: St. John the Baptist Parish, Boston; Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Orchard Park; SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Hamburg; and St. Bernadette Parish, Orchard Park effective Sept. 1. Father George Devanapalle has been appointed parochial […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher wanted to start this new school year in a proper way. So, he called down the Holy Spirit upon all of the works and all of the joys and all of the activities of the Catholic school students. Wearing red vestments as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Fisher celebrated […]
A new school year is underway throughout the Diocese of Buffalo, but for students at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean, it’s also a start in a new location, inside an old school building. The students will now attend classes within the former St. John’s School building on North Union Street. On Thursday, Sept. 14, […]
Police, firefighters and all other first responders were honored for their heroic sacrifice and service at the annual Blue Mass held at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 10. “My brothers and sisters, welcome to our annual Blue Mass where we honor all of our men and women who protect our community,” said Bishop Michael W. […]
The first day of school came at the end of the week for most Buffalo schools. Catholic Academy of West Buffalo students had only one day of class before taking the weekend off. The unique schedule allowed Bishop Michael W. Fisher to greet the kids on their first day back. Along with Dr. Tim Uhl, […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued his tour of Catholic schools in the diocese by celebrating Mass at Notre Dame High School in Batavia on Sept. 7. Stepping into the gym, he noticed the many listings of sports championships that adorned the walls. A 1974 wrestling championship caught his eye, as he had wrestled for the […]
As the result of an accusation of inappropriate conduct with an adult, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has placed Father Joseph Rogliano on administrative leave, and an investigation of the claim has begun. Father Rogliano is temporarily relieved of his pastoral and administrative duties as pastor of the family of parishes that include Blessed Trinity, SS. […]
Father Michael LaMarca, pastor of the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawandas/Family #18, experienced a dream come true. The fan of all Buffalo sports has been named chaplain for the Buffalo Bills, taking the reins from Msgr. Francis Weldgen, who served as spiritual counsel to the team for 32 years. The two met recently at […]
