Bishop Michael W. Fisher, with a large contingent of diocesan priests and deacons, prayed for Ukraine and Russia in a solemn Act of Consecration of Humanity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during the Solemnity of the Annunciation on Friday, March 25 at St. Joseph Cathedral. The Act of Consecration petitioned by Pope Francis was […]
Evening Stations of the Cross for Peace In Ukraine lead by Bishop Fisher will offer reflection by Ukrainian Catholic Church Pastor The Diocese of Buffalo will join Pope Francis’s invitation to bishops throughout the world to pray for peace as Bishop Michael W. Fisher will celebrate Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., […]
Buffalo Business First just released its Power 250 list of Western New York’s most influential people of 2022. Sixteen people associated with Catholic entities were listed, along with a religious sister serving in a secular field. Bishop Michael W. Fisher, who came to Buffalo from Washington just over a year ago, ranked at 64. The […]
Teens taking part in Buffalo’s second virtual youth conference got a feeling for how much things have changed in 20 years, and how much they have stayed the same. The conference, which held three distinct parts, centered itself around the Eucharist, with the theme of “Through Him, With Him, In Him.” The first part of […]
The Rite of Election was a family affair for the Russells as the five teenage siblings journeyed further on their path into the Catholic Faith on March 6 during the Rite of Election held at St. Joseph Cathedral. Daniel, Alaysha, Chloe, Elijah and Kaylia made the group decision to officially join the Catholic faith after […]
The Virtual Diocesan Youth Conference is returning this year with the theme “Through Him, With Him, In Him.” National speaker and musician Steve Angrisano will serve as keynote speaker for the evening program. Some may recognize Angrisano from his two appearances at Diocesan Youth Convention. The Saturday, March 5 event begins at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral where […]
On Super Bowl Sunday, Bishop Michael W. Fisher honored the heroes who gain yards in hospitals by blocking illness and tackling disease. The Feb. 13 White Mass, held at St. Joseph Cathedral, recognized the work of doctors, nurses and all medical personnel. Calling it a privilege and joy to celebrate the White Mass and anointing […]
WELLSVILLE — Mayor Randy Shayler visited Immaculate Conception School of Allegany County during Catholic Schools Week to officially proclaim Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, as Immaculate Conception School Day in Wellsville. Bishop Michael W. Fisher and Dr. Tim Uhl, secretary of Catholic Education, met the mayor and Father James Hartwell, canonical administrator, during their tour of […]
West Herr Auto Group presented a $1,000 donation to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School in honor of Catholic Schools Week. Officials at the Depew elementary school used the donation to create activities during Catholic Schools Week including rental of several games including mini golf, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and a Football Toss. Also […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher and Dr. Tim Uhl, diocesan superintendent of schools, will tour several elementary and high schools to see the good works happening through the faith-based education during Catholic Schools Week. National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Schools observe the annual celebration week with […]
