The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean offers a faithful, beautiful and historic place for a summer pilgrimage. Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, 202 S. Union St., Olean, NY 14760 History: The first Mass of record within the present boundaries of St. Mary of the Angels Parish was celebrated shortly […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has begun both Jubilee 2025 and a Year of Healing. This will be a year marked with prayer, pilgrimage and celebration. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · December 30, 2024 – Diocese celebrates Mass to mark Jubilee 2025 and Year of Healing A jubilee year, also known as a “holy […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher invites all to take part in an inaugural Mass to begin Jubilee 2025, a time for prayer, pilgrimage, celebration and faith, taking place Sunday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. Pilgrims are asked to gather at Cathedral Park to begin a procession into the cathedral. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Gregory Jakubowicz, OFM, has been appointed parochial vicar of Family #24 (Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. John Parish, Olean; and St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany), effective May 1. He will reside at St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany. Father Jerome E. Kopec has been […]
(Part one of a two part story) To say the Wenke family is faithful would be an understatement. Matthew, the father, is a permanent deacon. Daughter Nora is a contemplative nun. Their oldest son is now Father Emmanuel Wenke, OFM Conv. The fact that three members of the family were considering their vocations around the […]
Dozens of young people who give up their free time to serve the Church and their parish communities received some due recognition at the annual Altar Server Mass. St. Joseph Cathedral saw a packed house as friends and family gathered to congratulate the needed aides on March 18. “We welcome them to our mother church […]
The Diocese of Buffalo is cruising down the Road to Renewal and picking up speed. During the second annual diocesan Renewal Mass, held Aug. 28 at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for renewal, gave an update on the progress. Several families of parishes have begun working […]
St. Joseph Cathedral had all the pews open and saw a nearly filled church as it celebrated the lay men and women who generously give their time so lovingly to their parishes. The Lay Award of St. Joseph was presented on March 19 to nearly 80 individuals who have dedicated their time to various ministries […]
