Calling all art and architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, stained glass aficionados, pub crawlers, and Everything-Buffalo-Lovers: here’s an opportunity to “church crawl” through five amazing sacred spaces that are filled with incredible stained glass. The Downtown Family of Parishes and Explore Buffalo are sponsoring this epic adventure on Aug. 10. The five participating churches include Blessed […]
As the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to plan a Jubilee pilgrimage to one of five designated sites in the diocese. A great place to start is St. Joseph Cathedral. St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 History: In 1849, Bishop John Timon, CM, went to Rome to report […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” The words of Jeremiah spoke directly to Daniel Quagliana who answered his call to become a permanent deacon. The 54-year-old father of 10 was ordained June 14 at […]
Msgr. James F. Campbell, who served as the longtime rector of St. Joseph Cathedral under three bishops, died June 4, 2025. Born in South Buffalo on Sept, 9, 1930, the son of James E. Campbell and Mildred (Sutton) Campbell studied at Buffalo State Teacher’s College during the start of the Korean War. Not wanting to […]
The Third Sunday of Easter served as the setting for the special Mass of this year’s Rite for the Blessing of a Child in Womb, sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Buffalo. The Mass is a celebration of expectant mothers and fathers and their soon-to-be-born children, as well as children already […]
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 […]
The diocesan Respect Life Office welcomes all to a special Mass to celebrate and pray for mothers, fathers, families and for children in the womb. The Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., in downtown […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher welcomed everyone on Easter Sunday with a wide smile on his face. “My brothers and sisters, a joyful day. The Lord has risen, alleluia. We can sing out now our alleluias because truly the Lord has risen from the dead for our salvation and redemption,” he said at St. Joseph Cathedral’s […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher reminds the faithful our call to lift each other up during this Year of Hope and Healing.
The Paschal Triduum began in the Diocese of Buffalo with the solemn Holy Thursday evening Mass celebrated at St. Joseph Cathedral by Bishop Michael W. Fisher. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 17, 2025 – Mass of the Lord's Supper is celebrated at St. Joseph Cathedral As Bishop Fisher reminded us in his […]
