It’s 2023. We all know that social media is a powerful tool to reach people where they are, faster than ever before. However, merely having a presence on social media does not guarantee you will connect to your intended audience. It is the way in which we utilize these platforms that allows us to effectively […]
The Diocese of Buffalo’s Communications Department directly benefits from the Catholic Communications Campaign running this weekend through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Funds raised through the second collection at this weekend’s Masses also benefit the USCCB’s communication efforts on a national basis as well. On the local front, funds from the special collection […]
Priests appointed to be pastor of a Family of Parishes in the Diocesan Road to Renewal Program will have the option of being assigned a coach/mentor to assist them in their duties. The coach/mentor will serve the pastor in a number of advisory and supportive roles. The diocese enlisted the services of the Catholic Leadership […]
The South Buffalo pilot family has finally got its new Mass schedule set. After months of planning, the family of four parishes using five worship sites has found a way to accommodate all the family members with 21 Masses and some time for adoration. The parish leaders, as well as the parishioners, have come together […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary Church hosted a Corpus Christi procession on Sunday June 19 in collaboration with their Northtowns Family of Parishes which includes St. Teresa of Avila in Akron, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Harris Hill, Our Lady of Peace in Clarence, and St. Mary’s. Father Luke Uebler, parochial vicar at St. […]
The new Families of Parishes model will bring with it a new role for priests and laity serving in the Diocese of Buffalo. Currently, the diocese is seeking applications for pastors who will lead the 36 Families of Parishes. Currently, the diocese has 161 parishes. The application to become a pastor of a Family can […]
