"Together, let us embrace our obligation to the young people of our day – and all those yet to come – to nurture their faith, to support their growth and maturity, and to lead them constantly..."
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Michael W. Fisher on Fulfilling Our Discipleship Through a Renewed Commitment to Catholic Education.
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Chapter 11 Update
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Did you know Fund for the Faith supports thirteen ministries in our Diocese? From Deaf Ministry to Formation of Priests and Deacons learn more about the ways you help support the ministries in WNY.

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National Eucharistic Revival

Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith—his Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist.

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  • Sister Justine talks about St. Maximilian Kolbe December 1, 2023
    The students are about to embark on a field trip to a Holocaust Museum. Before they enter, Sister Justine shares the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic priest and prisoner at Auschwitz who volunteered to take the place of a fellow prisoner condemned to death. Listen here:
  • Sister Patricia Kelly, RSM December 1, 2023
    Sister Patricia Kelly, RSM (formerly Sr. Mary Leonarda, RSM) passed away on Nov. 22, 2023. Sister Patricia was survived by her siblings Leo Michael Kelly Jr. and Julie Soeder. She was predeceased by her parents, late Leo M. and Estelle (Graff) Kelly, and her siblings Mary Anne O’Donnell, Vincent Kelly and Catherine Kelly. Family and […]
  • SBU women and men headed to national rugby semifinal rounds this weekend December 1, 2023
    ST. BONAVENTURE  — For the first time in the same fall season, St. Bonaventure will have two teams in the national rugby spotlight. The undefeated SBU women (9-0), ranked No. 2 in the National Collegiate Rugby small-college poll, square off with defending national champion and top-ranked Endicott (8-0) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in […]

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October 25, 2022

Attorney General Lawsuit​

Diocese of Buffalo and NY Attorney General Agree to Settle Lawsuit​

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Notes on COVID-19 and the Liturgy

Coronavirus

For the latest information regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the Diocese of Buffalo.

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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has established April 17, 2023, at 11:59 P.M. (Eastern Time) as the deadline to file adult proofs of claim against the Diocese.

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