We often pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, but do we encourage young people enough when it comes to the vocation of marriage? In this latest Journeys & Insights, Bishop Mike reflects on the beauty and significance of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the role of faith in marriage, and the impact […]
World Marriage Day, the annual celebration of the promise of a marital union, took place Feb. 9 with a special Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · February 9, 2025 – Diocese celebrates annual Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Mass Bishop Michael W. Fisher offered a warm welcome to […]
WASHINGTON — Each year, National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to focus on and celebrate the vocation to marriage and family life. This year, National Marriage Week USA will be celebrated Feb. 7-14 and World Marriage Day, which is commemorated on the second Sunday of February, […]
Pope Francis recently nominated two U.S.-based Catholic advocates of marriage and family life to a key Vatican dicastery, an honor that left the recipients both “stunned” and “excited.” The Holy Father named Ryan and Mary Rose Verret as consultants to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, according to a press release from the […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses 24 new parish Respect Life coordinators during Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on Oct. 3. These coordinators will carry out the mission of the diocesan Office of Pastoral Ministries in their individual parishes. (Photo by Joe Martone) Citing it is a day to stand up for life during his opening […]
A same-sex couple is pictured in a file photo exchanging rings during a ceremony in Salt Lake City. The Vatican’s doctrinal office says in a new note that any form of blessing of same-sex unions is “illicit,” but that the negative judgment is on the blessing of unions, not the people, who must be respected. […]
DENVER — The policy of social distancing means that the newly homebound are seeing less of coworkers than they did just weeks ago. They’re seeing fewer friends too. But they might be seeing a lot more of their family, or their roommates. And that isn’t easy. For some, especially those who live alone, social distancing […]
