WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Vatican on Tuesday released a previously unpublished text by Pope Francis following his passing on Monday containing the late pontiff’s reflections on aging and death. “We must not be afraid of old age; we must not fear embracing becoming old, because life is life, and sugarcoating reality means betraying the truth […]
The darkest hour of the darkest day came to life again at a Tenebrae Prayer Service. Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo hosted a fully immersive recreation of Jesus’ death on Good Friday. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 19, 2025 – Buffalo church hosts the "Funeral of Our Lord" The April 18 presentation […]
On Saturday, April 26, families with special needs are invited to an Inclusive Easter Mass at 2 p.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 5930 South Abbott Road in Orchard Park. Father Joseph Wolf, senior parochial vicar, will celebrate the Mass. Father Gerard Skrzynski, moderator for the Buffalo Catholic Deaf Society, will interpret the Mass through American […]
Earth Day (April 22) is an excellent reminder for Catholics to reflect on Pope Francis’ famous environmental encyclical letter “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.” Citing Francis of Assisi – patron saint of ecology – Pope Francis writes “Our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a […]
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors announced today, April 22, the material terms of a settlement in principle in the Chapter 11 case filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York on Feb. 28, 2020. The diocese and the committee believe that this […]
VATICAN CITY — Following Pope Francis’ death at age 88 on Easter Monday, the Vatican carried out the first stage in the papal funeral rites, called “the rite of the ascertainment of death and deposition in the coffin.” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, […]
The Diocese of Buffalo joins Catholics and others worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who died Monday, April 21 at the age of 88. WNY Catholic Audio has released a special report on the pontiff’s passing, which includes statements by Bishop Michael W. Fisher and the Vatican, plus more information on how the […]
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we commend to our loving and one true God the soul of Pope Francis, the good and faithful “Servant of Servants” who guided our Universal Church and the Catholic faithful these past 12 years. Pope Francis’ example of humility and simplicity, his constant call to seek peace, and his […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. Rome time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher reminds the faithful our call to lift each other up during this Year of Hope and Healing.
