The Diocese of Buffalo will host two special days to mark the 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Pro-Vita Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo beginning at 4:30 p.m. During the Mass, the diocesan Office of Pro-Life Ministries will present […]
Due to the Covid pandemic, there will not be a diocesan trip to Washington, D.C., for the March for Life this year. Instead the Office of Pastoral Ministries will host two Masses with Bishop Michael W. Fisher. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Pro-Vita Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo beginning […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father Daniel R. Ulmer as parochial vicar at St. Gregory the Great Parish in Williamsville. Father Ulmer has been serving as parochial vicar at SS. Peter & Paul Hamburg since his June 5 ordination. The Perrysburg native has also served at St. Mary of the Cataract and Divine Mercy […]
Educator, administrator and advocate for justice and the poor, Sister Beatrice Leising passed away Nov. 18, 2021. Sister Beatrice, also known in religious life as Sister Jean Elizabeth, entered the Sisters of St. Francis on Sept. 8, 1963, and made final profession on July 3, 1971. Sister Bea and her twin sister, Elizabeth, were born […]
The Curé of Ars Award dinner saw a strong turnout to celebrate the care of souls in the spirit of St. John Vianney. Nearly 450 people packed the Atrium at Rich’s on Sept. 30 to celebrate the work of Father Leon Biernat, Richard Heist and Michael & Maureen Pratt. The annual dinner honors those whose […]
Allegra Perna and former student, now co-phys. ed. instructor, Shannon Gilbert cheer on the Bills during a Dress Down Day at St. Gregory the Great School in Williamsville. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) The day will come when the student becomes the teacher. At St. Gregory the Great School that day happened last year, when […]
Deacon Gregory Gaulin receives the Book of the Gospels from Bishop Michael Fisher, as the bishop ordains him to the permanent diaconate on May 22 at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo Gregory Gaulin has a unique quote when he talks about answering his call to be a deacon. “I said Yes, but God […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses the class of 2021 deacons; William Broderick Jr. (from left), Timothy J. Coughlin and Gregory P. Gaulin during the Ordination of Deacons Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo Three men were welcomed to the order of the permanent diaconate as Bishop Michael Fisher ordained William Broderick Jr., […]
Bishop Michael Fisher blesses Deacon Joseph Tokasz during an ordination Mass that saw Tokasz elevated to the role of transitional deacon. Deacon Daniel Ulmer (left) and Father Sean Paul Flemming assist the bishop. Photo by Nicole Dzimira. Joseph Tokasz made a very public vow to conform his life to that of Jesus Christ. That promise, […]
During the Easter vigil Mass, the congregation of St. Joseph Cathedral hold candles to represent the light Jesus brings into the darkness of our lives. Photo by Nicole Dzimira. Easter is a time for rebirth and renewal. Outside we see the warmth of spring coming in and allowing flowers and trees to bloom again. Inside […]
