For some, it was the right time. Candidates and catechumens took another step toward full communion with the Catholic Church by participating in the Rite of Election. The Feb. 18 ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral saw nearly 150 names being entered into the Book of the Elect. The Rite of Election closes the period of […]
Ash Wednesday services conducted through the Downtown Family of Catholic Parishes included Mass with ashes at: 12:05 p.m. St. Louis Church 12:10 p.m. St. Joseph Cathedral 6 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua Church (Latin Mass) Ashes Distribution only will occur at: 5:15 p.m. St. Michael Church 7 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
The secret to a long marriage seems to be forgiveness, understanding, and to keep smiling. Several couples shared their thoughts on happy matrimony at the Wedding Anniversary Celebration held Feb. 11 at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo in honor of World Marriage Day. Ninety-four couples celebrating milestone anniversaries – with four couples celebrating 70 […]
The Diocese of Buffalo wishes to honor couples who will observe their 25th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries in 2024 with a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael W. Fisher, during which couples will renew their marriage vows. The Mass will be held Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Cathedral […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher wanted to start this new school year in a proper way. So, he called down the Holy Spirit upon all of the works and all of the joys and all of the activities of the Catholic school students. Wearing red vestments as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Fisher celebrated […]
An invitation was made. Gratitude was given. A welcome was felt. Eighth graders filled St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 19 for a special Mass just for them, sponsored by the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools. “This is our mother church and it is your church,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher in welcoming the students from […]
Police, firefighters and all other first responders were honored for their heroic sacrifice and service at the annual Blue Mass held at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 10. “My brothers and sisters, welcome to our annual Blue Mass where we honor all of our men and women who protect our community,” said Bishop Michael W. […]
The offices of the Diocese of Buffalo shed a tear for Michael J. Sullivan, the long-time director of Buildings & Properties, who passed away Aug. 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Sullivan started working with the diocese in 1985 as a project manager. In 1998, he was named director of Buildings & Properties. When a […]
A Memorial Mass was celebrated July 15 at St. Joseph Cathedral to honor the legacy of Father Joseph Bayne, OFM Conv., who passed away suddenly June 23 in Chicago. Father Bayne moved to Buffalo in 1989 where he began his ministry at The Franciscan Center, a transitional housing program for runaway and homeless young men […]
The last in the Triple Crown of ordinations saw Jeffrey Donovan joining the presbyterate. in recent weeks, the diocese has seen Sebastian Aristizabal become a transitional deacon and seven men join the permanent diaconate. Applause filled the air as Bishop Michael W. Fisher accepted the 28-year-old South Buffalo native to enter the priesthood. The June […]
