Phone: (716) 847-8719
Fax: (716) 847-8722
Public Relations
The Office of Communications serves as the primary contact with the secular and religious media regarding diocesan issues. We also respond to media inquiries for Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, 13th Bishop of Buffalo. Official diocesan communications originate from our office, and we provide communications support to parishes, schools and other Catholic institutions in the Diocese of Buffalo.
For media requests, please call (716)847-8719 or E-mail comm@buffalodiocese.org
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Western New York Catholic
The official newspaper of the Diocese of Buffalo, the Western New York Catholic tells the story of how Catholics live their faith lives in the eight counties of Western New York. Published and delivered to parishes the first weekend of each month, the Western New York Catholic has a companion website (www.wnycatholic.org), that is updated on a regular basis. You can follow the Western New York Catholic on Facebook and Twitter.
E-mail story ideas to wnycatholic@buffalodiocese.org
For advertising information, call 716-847-8719 or e-mail ads@buffalodiocese.org
The deadline for submissions is the 10th of each month.
Daybreak TV Productions
Daybreak serves as the television component of the Office of Communications for the diocese. Besides our own national acclaimed, award-winning productions for television and video, Daybreak is responsible for may television services on behalf of the diocese, including coordination of Catholic programming produced by network affiliated broadcast stations in Buffalo. Become of fan of Daybreak on Facebook. For more information, call (716) 847-8719 or E-mail daybreak@buffalodiocese.org
Radio Ministry
The radio studios at the Catholic Center in downtown Buffalo are used to produce weekly programs, like Catholic Today, a Sunday Liturgy of the Word for radio; Western New York Catholic Weekly. The services of Radio Ministry are also available for on-location recording of speakers or events, as well as in-studio projects. Some of the music included in our radio programs is courtesy of PraiseDisc. For more information, call (716) 847-8719 or E-mail radio@buffalodiocese.org
Catholic Directory
In the first quarter of each year, our office publishes a directory for the Diocese of Buffalo which includes listings for all parishes and institutions, diocesan statistics and departments, and priests, deacons, and religious. The 2012 Catholic Directory for the Diocese of Buffalo is now on sale with deliveries scheduled for late January. This is the definitive guide to the diocese, and includes the very latest information on merged and linked parishes as well as new pastoral assignments. The 2012 cover features Blessed John Paul II, Blessed Mother Teresa and Venerable Nelson Baker.
You can order the Catholic Directory online for $21.75, including sales tax, shipping and handling. You can also purchase directories at the Catholic Union Store in the Catholic Center, 795 Main St., Buffalo. Download an order form, or call the Office of Communications at (716) 847-8719. Orders may be faxed to (716) 847-8722. You can also contact us at comm@buffalodiocese.org.
Telecommunications
Telecommunications distributes Catholic programs to network affiliates and cable systems throughout the Diocese. Programs include the Daily Mass, the Sunday Televised Mass, Matters of Faith and Our Daily Bread. For more information about our television programming, call (716) 847-8728 or E-mail jwhite@buffalodiocese.org
Catholic Communication Campaign
The Catholic Communication Campaign is how the "Good News" gets around. Generous contributions from individuals and corporations help to fund our communications ministry. The collection will be held in parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo the second weekend of June. You can always make an on-line donation (below). Thank you for your support!
