On Saturday, March 29, in the still cold early spring in downtown Buffalo, the Diocese of Buffalo celebrated the Lay Award of St. Joseph at the cathedral named for the foster father of our Lord and the loving husband of Mary during a 10 a.m. Saturday Mass. During his homily, Bishop Michael W. Fisher congratulated […]
The Rite of Election closes the period of the Catechumenate, when those choosing to join the Catholic faith pledge fidelity and begin a period of purification and enlightenment. On March 9, catechumens and candidates joined Bishop Michael W. Fisher at the altar of St. Joseph Cathedral for the Rite of Election Mass. Catechumens are non-baptized […]
As Pope Francis faces a life threatening health crisis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher held a special Mass in honor of the ailing pontiff. Tapping into Pope Francis’ call for a Jubilee Year of Healing, Bishop Fisher asked for prayers for the pope’s health. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · February 26, 2025 – The […]
Out of concern for the declining health of Pope Francis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher will offer a Mass for the pontiff on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. The faithful of Western New York are invited to unite their hearts and minds in the Eucharist, and to offer intercession for the […]
In response to the second request from five Buffalo area Catholics, and an anonymous priest, for a visit from the Vatican regarding Bishop Michael W. Fisher, the Diocese of Buffalo offers the following statement on Bishop Fisher’s tenure in the Diocese of Buffalo. Refusal to acknowledge the changing landscape of the Catholic Church in Western […]
If you’re looking for ways to continue to celebrate the Christmas Season, the St. Joseph Cathedral community invites you to Lessons & Carols in Celebration of the Epiphany, on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. Gather for Scripture, song and reflection to shine a light not only on the birth of the Savior, but also […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher invites all to take part in an inaugural Mass to begin Jubilee 2025, a time for prayer, pilgrimage, celebration and faith, taking place Sunday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. Pilgrims are asked to gather at Cathedral Park to begin a procession into the cathedral. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued the tradition of inviting eighth grade students to St. Joseph Cathedral for a special Mass specifically for them. Twenty-four Catholic schools filled up the cathedral on Oct. 22, the feast day of St. John Paul II. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · October 22, 2024 – Diocese hosts annual […]
St. Joseph Cathedral hosted a special Mass on July 14 that included a first class relic from St. Gianna Beretta Molla, patron of mothers, wives, families, doctors, and the unborn. St. Gianna’s daughter, Gianna Emanuela Molla was among the congregation of the nearly packed downtown church. “My brothers and sisters, this is a very special […]
The Diocese of Buffalo will host a visit by the daughter of a saint. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of St. Gianna Molla, will visit Buffalo this July, as one of only three U.S. visits this year. During her visit, Gianna Emanuela will be present at several events. On Thursday, July 11, Gianna Emanuela will attend […]
