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 […]
Summer fun doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Family of Parishes #7 held their annual Summer Program offering faith formation and religious education classes with a side of pizza and kickball. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 3, 2025 – Buffalo Diocese's Parish Family 7 wraps up 5-day youth summer program From […]
This Jubilee summer is the perfect time to take a pilgrimage to one of five designated sites in the diocese. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Youngstown offers a great mix of beauty and spirituality to soak up on a day off. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Youngstown, 1023 Swann Road, Youngstown, NY 14174-0167 History: […]
As the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to plan a Jubilee pilgrimage to one of five designated sites in the diocese. A great place to start is St. Joseph Cathedral. St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 History: In 1849, Bishop John Timon, CM, went to Rome to report […]
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of people from more than 90 countries gathered in Rome this week to celebrate the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of People with Disabilities. Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with disabilities passed through the Holy Door for the Jubilee of […]
VATICAN CITY — In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to be “messengers of hope” in the jubilee year by saying “‘yes’ to life.” Umbrellas dotted St. Peter’s Square on the rainy Sunday afternoon as jubilee pilgrims braved the weather to hear Pope Francis give his Angelus message. The pope commended the crowd […]
ROME — Pope Francis announced Wednesday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized during two major jubilee celebrations dedicated to young people. The surprise announcement came at the conclusion of the pope’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s […]
