The Diocese of Buffalo celebrated its third annual Renewal Mass bringing the diocese closer together and noting the progress being made on the Family of Parishes structure. Held Aug. 27 at OLV National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna, the Mass was preceded by a recitation of the rosary for the renewal of the diocese. Parish […]
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, archbishop of Atlanta, ordained Father Emmanuel Wenke, OFM Conv., to the priesthood on Tuesday, Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at OLV National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna. Archbishop Hartmayer, who served as the main celebrant for the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood, opened […]
Friar Emmanuel Wenke, OFM Conv., who grew up in Olean and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish there, will be ordained to the priesthood at OLV National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. He is a member of Our Lady of the Angels Province Franciscan Friars […]
As local pilgrims boarded a plane for Lisbon, Portugal, to participate in World Youth Day 2023, others gathered at OLV Basilica & National Shrine for a domestic version of the international Catholic faith event. “World Youth Day is something that connects people internationally unlike any other event, so we wanted to have just a little […]
LACKAWANNA — Traditions, community and celebrations marked Father Baker Day at OLV National Shrine & Basilica on July 30. Msgr. David LiPuma, pastor and rector, joined by 1,000 guests celebrated the annual Father Baker Day Mass at noon. At the end of the service, a commemorative wreath was placed at Father Baker’s tomb in the […]
As young people from all over the world gather in Lisbon, Portugal, for World Youth Day, Lackawanna will host its own domestic celebration. Coinciding with Father Baker Day, OLV National Shrine & Basilica will host a day of prayer, socializing and recreation on July 30, from 2:30-10 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Joe Heschmeyer, a […]
World Youth Day will take place Aug 1-6 in Lisbon, Portugal. For one week, young people from all over the world gather for prayer, socializing and recreation. Those not headed to Portugal can still enjoy some WYD fun at OLV National Shrine & Basilica for a domestic World Youth Day party. Mass, confessions, food trucks, […]
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 […]
As the Diocese of Buffalo celebrates its 175th anniversary, everyone at the diocese encourages the faithful to explore the varied parishes that enhance the spirituality and beauty of the eight counties of Western New York. Religious and historical significance can be found by visiting some of the far-off worship sites. Our Lady of the Snows […]
Proclaiming it a joyful day for the Church, Bishop Michael W. Fisher opened remarks during his homily during the Mass for the Ordination to the Holy Order of Deacon. Jeffrey Donovan became a transitional deacon in the diocese during the Mass at OLV National Shrine & Basilica on May 27. Bishop Fisher thanked Msgr. David […]
