175th Anniversary

Name: Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb
Start: 2025-05-04
End: 2025-05-04
Location: St. Joseph Cathedral

of the Diocese of Buffalo

From May 1, 2022 to May 7, 2023, the Diocese of Buffalo will host an ongoing celebration of the demisemiseptcentennial of its founding in April, 1847. 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.

The diocesan celebration will begin with an Anniversary Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on May 1st the same day as our patron saint, Saint Joseph. Throughout the year, various activities, events and service projects will be planned across the diocese for everyone to participate in this year-long celebration.

Dinner with our Founders Podcast

Diocesan Treasures Pilgrimage Guide

Let your pilgrimage begin… Discover, or rediscover the spiritual treasures of the diocese! The Diocese of Buffalo has a rich 175-year history and we invite you to visit some of the parish communities, churches and institutions throughout Western New York. From the table that St. John Neumann used as an altar when celebrating Masses at the various mission parishes he served, to the unique architecture which serves as a reminder of the faith of the people, you will be in awe as you journey from site to site on this pilgrimage.

Anniversary Logo

175 Color White Text Logo (PNG) | 175 Color Black Text Logo (PNG) | 175 Logo B&W (JPG) | 175 Logo Gold Text (PNG)

Education Materials

Resources for teachers and parents to teach students and children the history of the Diocese. There are monthly themes and lesson plans from September 2022 until April 2023. Click here. This link will take you off-site to the Catholic Schools webpage.

Flat Timon Direct Link.

Parish Days of Prayer

Every parish and other institutions will host a Day of Prayer throughout the Anniversary Year. This is a time to give thanks for our faith and to pray for others, for the church, our parishes, for vocations, peace, and many other needs. Be on the lookout for more information throughout the year on when your parish will be holding a Day of Prayer.