Evangelization and forming disciples were the top topics presented at the second annual diocesan Renewal Conference. Three different speakers described how to reach out to those who have lost connection with the Church. The May 16 conference saw Father Frank DeSiano, CSP, author and former president of Paulist Evangelization Ministries, speak on “Finding God in […]
More than 400 of C.J. Wild’s extended family and friends from Our Lady of Pompeii Parish packed into the Lancaster church for their native son’s diaconal ordination. The May 17 event saw the beginning of Deacon Wild’s clerical ministry. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · May 19, 2025 – Diocese ordains Christopher "CJ" Wild […]
The diocesan Office of Renewal will host the 2025 Renewal Conference, “Renewing in a Time of Challenge” on Friday, May 16, at St. Stanislaus Parish. The conference is an opportunity for Catholic leaders – both laity and clergy – from across the Diocese of Buffalo to come together in prayer and purpose, renewing the mission […]
The diocesan Office of Renewal will host the 2025 Renewal Conference, “Renewing in a Time of Challenge” on Friday, May 16, at St. Stanislaus Parish. The event will take place from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at St. Stan’s Adamski Center, located at 389 Peckham St., in Buffalo. Joshua Danis, head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships […]
On a beautiful summer day, a late afternoon Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Church in Holley, to honor and bless the eighth St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center opened in the church’s parish center. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 12, 2024 – Daughter of St. Gianna Molla appears at opening of […]
On May 28, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a plan that would merge approximately 34 percent of the diocese’s 160 parishes. The announcement came after a comprehensive and collaborative planning process directed by the diocese’ Road to Renewal division. Following a meeting with more than 180 diocesan priests, the diocese shared the next step in […]
Last February, a fire at St. Joseph Church in Lyndonville caused substantial damage, forcing the worship site to be closed. The diocese made the decision not to rebuild the church that served 40 people on an average weekend. St. Joseph, part of Our Lady of the Lake Parish along with St. Patrick’s in Barker, is […]
Following a period of consultation with diocesan officials, the pastor and parish leaders from Our Lady of the Lake Parish and its Family of Parishes, a decision has been made that Our Lake of the Lake’s St. Joseph worship site in Lyndonville will not be rebuilt following the late February fire that caused extensive damage. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Robert J. Owczarczak has been named pastor of the parishes in Family #3 – St. Anthony and St. Joseph in Fredonia, Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Silver Creek/Forestville), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Holy Trinity, and Blessed Mary Angela Parishes in Dunkirk. Father Stephen Soares will […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Todd Remick will be temporary parish administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Lakewood/Panama, effective July 25. This is in addition to his current role as parish administrator of Holy Apostles and St. James Parishes in Jamestown. Father David Tourville, currently pastor of St. Dominic Parish in […]
