Following the death of Pope Francis, over two dozen priests and 70 lay faithful gathered for a special Mass for the repose of his soul at St. Joseph Cathedral on Wednesday, April 23. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 24, 2025 – Diocese of Buffalo celebrates Mass for Pope Francis Pope Francis had […]
Father Thomas J. Quinlivan, a priest for nearly 53 years, died Feb. 5, 2025. He is best known as chaplain of St. Mary’s School for the Deaf and pastor of Queen of Heaven in West Seneca. Born May 1, 1946, in Buffalo to Thomas and Gertrude (Kerwin) Quinlivan. He attended St. John the Evangelist School […]
Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, a highly decorated priest known for his work with youth athletics, died on May 21, 2023. He had served 64 years of priestly ministry. Born Nov. 19, 1932, in Lackawanna, the son of Daniel and Verna (Schlatter) McCarthy attended St. Vincent School in Springbrook and St. John School in Alden. He […]
