The diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity, which addresses the pastoral and spiritual needs of the various minority and immigrant populations of the Diocese of Buffalo, has expanded its reach into the Asian community. The newly-formed Asian Commission, composed of two Vietnamese, three Korean, and three Burmese members, will address the economic and spiritual concerns of […]
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · November 19, 2024 – African Thanksgiving Mass celebrates cultural unity in Buffalo “When you attend an African Mass you have to pray for God’s grace for patience.” Those words from Father Moses Ikuelogbon served more as a promise than a warning. The Nov. 17 Mass at Holy Cross […]
Those gathered for the fourth annual Cultural Diversity Celebration heard an impromptu speech from one of the award recipients. Father Frederick Hinton, the first episcopal vicar to the Catholic Central City ministries of Buffalo, spoke on the root of the Catholic faith – the Eucharist. A priest for 54 years with ministries that served Blacks, […]
Holy Cross Parish in Buffalo hosted the annual Diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass on Sunday, Sept. 22. Bishop Michael W. Fisher served as main celebrant, while Deacon Miguel Santos delivered the homily. Members of the congregation brought their “sazón” or flavor of their home country and a traditional dish to share. All photos by Nicole Dzimira
The African American Commission wants to Build Back Better. The commission of the Diocese of Buffalo will hold a Buffalo Congress XIII Meeting on Friday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m., to share their experiences and ideas to implement action steps for a pastoral plan. The plan should give direction or ideas that rebuilds and makes […]
Welcome home and welcome back. Holy Cross Parish hosted an African Thanksgiving Mass and bazaar in celebration of the diverse culture of the many nations of Africa and its contributions to the Diocese of Buffalo. A Buffalo tradition, this was the first bazaar held since the Covid-19 outbreak of 2020. “Welcome home,” said Father Felix […]
As violent conflicts continue to take place in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Buffalo celebrated the value in the diversity of different cultures with music and a meal. The third annual Cultural Diversity Celebration sponsored by the diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity took place Oct. 13 at Classics V in Amherst. Created in conjunction […]
Sunny skies and warm but not excessively hot temperatures created the ideal day for Catholic faithful to visit Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Aug. 26. An estimated 100 worshippers spent the day participating in Hispanic/Latino Family Day celebrations sponsored by the Diocese of Buffalo. “It was a very good turnout,” said Sister Roberta Fulton, SSMN, […]
Although Black Catholics make up a very small percentage of the broader Catholic population, many among them have provided important contributions to the faith and to civil rights in the United States. To celebrate Black History Month, WNY Catholic Audio welcomed Sister Roberta Fulton, SSMN, from the diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity, and Dr. Althea […]
Father Moses Ikuelogbon (from left), Father Paul Williams, and Father Denning Achidi concelebrate a Revival Mass with Bishop Michael W. Fisher (center, without mask) at St. Martin de Porress Parish in Buffalo. (Photo by Richard Clark) The diocesan African American Catholic Commission continues to thrive, even during the pandemic, through virtual means of communication. The […]
