Statement from Bishop Michael W. Fisher about the timeline on the final recommendations for parish mergers and closures. bit.ly/3X4rO93

The Greater East Buffalo Family of Parishes is offering a special opportunity to explore their former parish school buildings on September 14th. Afterwards, there will be a rosary hour and Mass. Everyone is welcome!

Year of Mission is here! The Holy Spirit has enkindled a missionary fire in hearts throughout our country, and now he is sending out every member of the Church to spread the Good News. And YOU are invited to be a part of it! Learn more at: eucharisticrevival.org/year-of-mission

Let us #PrayTogether for the conflict in Palestine and Israel. May there be peace in the Holy Land; may there be peace in Jerusalem! May the Holy City be a place of encounter where Christians, Jews, and Muslims feel respected and welcomed.

Today is the feast of St. Gregory the Great, Doctor of the Church and patron saint of students. He made significant contributions to theology, spirituality, pastoral care, and liturgy, most notably in the development of Gregorian chant. St. Gregory the Great, pray for us! 🙏

Many students across WNY are beginning school this week. Let us pray for them, their teachers and staff as they start the new year. May you have a wonderful school year ahead!

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a universal symbol of God's merciful and preferential love for the poor and forgotten. Mother Teresa, pray for us. 🙏

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, whose memory we celebrate today, used to say, “even if you reap nothing, never tire of sowing”.

Diocese of Buffalo announces priest placed on administrative leave. buffalodiocese.org/blog/diocese-o…

The beauty of being present is not usually experienced on special occasions or in moments of success but rather in the faithfulness and love with which we strive to grow together every day. #ApostolicJourney

“Be opened!” and immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. #SundayGospel

Happy birthday, Blessed Mother! Today we commemorate the feast of the Nativity of the Bl. Virgin Mary. The Church has celebrated Mary's birth since at least the 6th century and is one of only three nativities in the liturgical calendar. Mary Mother of God, pray for us. 🙏

Driven by a comprehensive and collaborative planning process involving clergy and laity, the Diocese of Buffalo today has announced a reshaping of parishes and worship sites in its 8 county region that will see a total of 118 worship sites remain open. buffalodiocese.org/blog/final-dec…

Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us in prayer as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and seek her intercession in our lives. 🙏

"Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness." Today, we commemorate the feast of St. John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church and patron saint of preachers and speakers. Pray for us. 🙏

Join the National Life Chain on Sunday, October 6th from 2 PM - 3 PM and stand united for the unborn! Be part of a powerful, peaceful demonstration as we stretch along Niagara Falls Blvd., standing together in silent prayer for life. Bring your family—rain or shine!

“We all know that to be Catholic is to belong to a universal church, a church of many languages, diverse cultures, and a myriad of traditions." A special Diocesan Multicultural Mass was held over the weekend. bit.ly/3XIMhSh

Let us #PrayTogether for those who have lost their lives due to recent torrential rains and floods in Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland, and for their families. I assure everyone of my closeness, and I thank and encourage all those who are providing assistance.

Join us this Sunday for our annual Diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass at Holy Cross Church in Buffalo starting at 12:00 pm. Those attending can bring their "sazón" and favorite home dish. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, an Italian Franciscan and patron saint of adolescents and volunteers. He is renowned for bearing the stigmata (the wounds of Christ) and for his deep piety and acts of charity. St. Padre Pio, pray for us. 🙏