The 175th anniversary of the Diocese of Buffalo has brought us together in many prayerful experiences and celebrations. Masses in St. Joseph Cathedral, Days of Prayer in parishes and schools, meeting Flat Timon and more. Today, as we come together, we emphasize a Day of Service in parishes, neighborhoods and communities. Oct. 22 draws us […]
To celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Buffalo Diocese, Bishop Michael W. Fisher would like to emulate the generosity of Jesus by holding a diocesan-wide Day of Service on Oct. 22. The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Buffalo is a reminder that we are all called to put our faith into […]
St. John Neumann is the first, and so far, only male U.S. citizen to be named a saint. He served in Buffalo from 1836-1840. Born March 29, 1811, in what is now the Czech Republic, the studious child entered the seminary at the age of 20. Desiring to be a missionary, he traveled to the […]
During a beautiful summer night, the faithful filled St. Philomena Church in Franklinville that served as the host church for the diocesan 175th anniversary Mass for the Vicariate of Southern Cattaraugus. Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated the Mass in honor of this significant diocesan anniversary. This Mass is the third in a series of special […]
Bishop John Timon, CM, left a lasting impression on the Diocese of Buffalo, the full scope of which is probably not well known. Bishop Timon, who served in Buffalo from 1847 to 1867, was not only the founder of the diocese, but the foundation as well. He built the first hospital in the city, as […]
A significant goal of most people who work in the field of education is to foster a lifelong love for learning. When it comes to Catholic education, both in our schools and in parish faith formation programs, a group of educators from across the diocese have discovered the joy of bringing to life the history, […]
