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The Roman Catholic Diocese of eight counties of Western New York.
Proclaiming and Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Synod 2022
Bishop Fisher's Homily at the "Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled" Interfaith prayer service at St. Martin de Porres
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The 175th Anniversary of the Diocese of Buffalo. We are called to continue and pass on our heritage of faith and service to future generation.
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of eight counties of Western New York.
Proclaiming and Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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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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Synod

The Synod calls us to become a Church that gets up, one that is not turned in on itself, but capable of pressing forward, leaving behind its own prisons and setting out to meet the world, with the courage to open doors. Let’s walk together as a Church with the Holy Spirit. 

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175th Anniversary

Today, the people throughout Western New York are the beneficiaries and powerful legacy of faith and models of service.  We are commissioned through our baptism to continue to deepen our own faith, share and witness that faith to others, and serve one another.  We are called to continue and pass on our heritage of faith and service to future generations.

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Road to Renewal

The Catholic Faithful, priests, deacons, religious, parish administrators and school leaders of the Diocese of Buffalo have embarked on a journey to reinvigorate Catholic faith, more fully optimize parish and diocesan resources, and increase the impact of our varied ministries throughout WNY.

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  • The important role of chaplain in times of tragedy July 1, 2022
    After the May 14 shooting at a Tops market on Jefferson Avenue, the community came together. Church leaders from all denominations gathered to pray together as a community. The 10 victims from Buffalo’s East Side became everybody’s neighbors as we learned their names and heard from their families and shared their grief. Always present in […]
  • Niagara University partners with Seneca College to deliver two master’s programs July 1, 2022
    NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — For the first time, master’s level programs will be delivered at Seneca College in Toronto, thanks to an expanded partnership with Niagara University. These programs, delivered both onsite and online, include a direct pathway for Seneca degree graduates Beginning in fall 2022, courses in Niagara’s Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in […]
  • Appeal 2022 reaches its goal with over $9.5 million raised June 30, 2022
    Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced today that Appeal 2022 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith achieved its $9.5 million goal with a total of $9,562,329.69 in cash and pledges. “Understanding Western New York’s continuing needs, we set an ambitious goal in January and thanks to the generosity and support of […]

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Livestreams

For a listing of parish livestreams throughout the diocese can be found here. Times are subject to change.

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Synod 2022-2023

Learn from one another as we explore what our Church has done well and in which it needs to improve and change.

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Latest Update February 09, 2022

Coronavirus

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

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The Bankruptcy Court has established August 14, 2021 at 11:59 (ET) as the deadline to file proofs of claim against the Diocese.

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Reorganization: Chapter 11