The Catholic Center came alive with the colors and designs from students as they displayed their artwork at the annual Vocations Awareness Contest Award ceremony on June 11. Sponsored by the Diocesan Vocation Office and Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, the art contest is designed to increase the students’ awareness and appreciation of their life’s […]
For more than 100 years, scouting has built character, good citizenship, and leadership qualities in young men and women. Core to the ideal scout is a reverence to God and a faithfulness in religious duties. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 14, 2025 – Diocese honors local Scouts for efforts to grow Catholic […]
It came as a sign of hope for the Church and a sign of gratitude for those who serve the Church. As 51 people received their Altar Server Awards, they commented that their dedication was for their love of God and His people. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 3, 2025 – Diocese […]
As Pope Francis faces a life threatening health crisis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher held a special Mass in honor of the ailing pontiff. Tapping into Pope Francis’ call for a Jubilee Year of Healing, Bishop Fisher asked for prayers for the pope’s health. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · February 26, 2025 – The […]
He calls it his first love – the priesthood. From the time he began praying the rosary with his grandmother, Father Sebastian Aristizabal knew he wanted to dedicate his life to the service of God. The Diocese of Buffalo’s newest priest grew up in Colombia, the son of a lawyer and a coffee farmer. He […]
More than 60 boys and girls from parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo were presented with medals at the annual Bishop’s Altar Server Awards Mass, held Saturday, April 27 at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. While Bishop Michael W. Fisher was the lead celebrant of the Mass, it was Father David Baker, director of […]
Good news and joy abounded at the annual Curé of Ars Award banquet. Two pillars of the diocese received well-deserved recognition, the Vocations director gave a hopeful report, and someone walked away with a Josh Allen jersey. The Oct. 5 event, sponsored by the Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, honored those who […]
On May 3, students across the diocese expressed what they think it would be like to have Mass on the moon, as they displayed their artwork at the annual Vocations Awareness Contest Award Ceremony. “We are very proud of all of the artists and writers in the room who have done such a magnificent job […]
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 dedication of so many who help bring people to the Lord during Mass was recognized at the 52nd annual presentation of Altar Server Awards. The July 9 ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral saw 65 altar servers receive medals from Bishop Michael W. Fisher. The awardees are nominated from their parish. Bishop Fisher commented on […]
