Reflecting on Pope St. John Paul II’s impact on Catholic Bioethics

Event Start Date:
November 3, 2021		Event End Date:
November 3, 2021		Event Venue:
Canisius College Science Hall Commons

The Permanent Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius College is hosting a lecture, Reflecting on Pope St. John Paul II’s impact on Catholic Bioethics, by Rev. Thaddeus Pacholczyk on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Canisius College Science Hall Commons, 2001 Main Street.  Fr. Pacholczyk currently serves as the Director of Education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia and directs the Center’s National Catholic Certification Program in Health Care Ethics.  A priest of the diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, Fr. Pacholczyk writes and speaks widely on bioethics and medical ethics.  He has participated in several hundred presentations, lectures, debates and roundtables on contemporary bioethics throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and has taught bioethics classes at a number of Seminaries and at Catholic University of America.

Fr. Pacholczyk has degrees in philosophy, biochemistry, molecular cell biology and chemistry, as well as a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Yale University.  He worked for several years as a molecular biologist at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and studied at the Gregorian University and the Lateran University in Rome where he did advanced work in dogmatic theology and in bioethics, examining the question of delayed ensoulment of the human embryo.   He writes a widely distribued monthly newspaper column on bioethics and has done commentaries for numerous media outlets, including NBC Nightly News, CNN International, ABC World News Tonight, National Public Radio, the Wall Street Journal, the Dallas Morning News, and the New York Times.

The lecture is free and open to the public.  Science Hall is located on Main Street and Jefferson Avenue with both street parking and off-street parking available. 

March for Life 2022

Event Start Date:
January 20, 2022		Event End Date:
January 21, 2022		Event Venue:
Washington D.C.

March for Life 2022

Together, we stand for the unborn | January 20-21, 2022

It is with regret that we are informing you that the Diocese of Buffalo has canceled the trip to the March for Life for the year 2022 in Washington, DC.

Local events:

Roe v Wade/Pro-Vita Observance Mass
Event Start Date:
January 15, 2022		 Event End Date:
January 15, 2022		 Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

 

Youth Pro-Life Mass
5:30 pm at St. Gregory the Great, 200 St. Gregory Court, Buffalo, NY. We have also scheduled a Mass with Bishop Mike Fisher encouraging all to attend, especially our youth on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at 5:30pm. This will be our local “March for Life” with lite refreshments to follow after Mass. We look forward to working with you on the various ways in which we, as a Diocese, can still actively, prayerfully and peacefully participate as much as possible.

 

End of Life Issues Seminar

Event Start Date:
November 6, 2021		Event End Date:
November 6, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Stephens Parish

Saturday, November 6th –End of Life Issues Seminar (9am – 10:30am)
St. Stephens Parish (2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island)

This seminar will be presented by Deacon Frank Kedzielawa who brings his unique knowledge and expertise both as deacon at St. Stephen’s and as a practicing attorney.
There is no charge for this seminar and refreshments will be served.  All are welcome!

Mass for the Loss of a Child

Event Start Date:
October 23, 2021		Event End Date:
October 23, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Mary of the Cataract

Mass for the Loss of a Child (12:00pm Noon)
St. Mary of the Cataract (259 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls)

For those interested, confessions will be offered at 11:30am and after Mass. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the Mass

Synod Mass

Event Start Date:
October 17, 2021		Event End Date:
October 17, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

Bishop Michael W. Fisher will preside at a special Mass this Sunday, October 17th at St. Joseph Cathedral at 3:00 pm, formally launching in the Diocese of Buffalo the worldwide Synod convoked by Pope Francis last weekend. The two-year global reflective and consultation process involves all levels of the Church in considering the universal mission of evangelization and in a process of discerning how to best to engage as an active, constructive influence in addressing the issues that define modern culture and society. The Synod will culminate with the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, dedicated to the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission,” at the Vatican in October 2023.

In his remarks at the Vatican, Pope Francis explained: “…As we begin this synodal process, let us begin by asking ourselves — all of us, pope, bishops, priests, religious and laity — whether we, the Christian community, embody this ‘style’ of God, who travels the paths of history and shares in the life of humanity…” Describing the Synod as a “journey of spiritual discernment,” the Pope explained “That word [Synod] summons us to discernment and it brings light to that process. It guides the synod, preventing it from becoming a Church ‘convention,’ a study group or a political congress, because it is not a parliament, but rather a grace-filled event, a process of healing guided by the Holy Spirit…”

Marriage Anniversary Mass

Event Start Date:
October 24, 2021		Event End Date:
October 24, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

St. Joseph Cathedral (50 Franklin Street, Buffalo)
Celebrant: Bishop Mike Fisher
For couples who will observe their 50th, 60th & 70th wedding anniversaries with a special Mass where couples will renew their marriage vows
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 1st
Please contact your parish priest or secretary to register
For more information call the office of Pastoral Ministries 847-2205

Respect Life Mass

Event Start Date:
October 3, 2021		Event End Date:
October 3, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

Respect Life Mass and Commission Mass for Respect Life Coordinators
October 3rd, 2021

Mass begins at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Cathedral 
50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 

Following Mass: Blessing of families, babies and expectant mothers
Sponsored by: Diocesan Office of Pastoral Ministries

NOTE: This is also a reminder to please consider your second collection to support our Diocesan ministries that directly have served over 1,500 families at the five locations of the St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Centers and the Mother Theresa Home.

Unified March

Event Start Date:
October 2, 2021		Event End Date:
October 2, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Mark's Church

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 9:00 am at St. Mark’s Church, 401 Woodware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. Following Mass, there will be a procession to the clinic at 2500 Main St., Buffalo where there will be a gathering to pray the Rosary together for a peaceful opportunity to pray for the unborn.

Headed by The Knights of Columbus/The Office of Pastoral Ministries. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. David Baker. For more information contact the Office of Pastoral Ministries at (716) 847-2205.

We Will Never Forget | 9/11 Vigil

Event Start Date:
September 10, 2021		Event End Date:
September 10, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Pius X, Getzville NY

We Will Never Forget

9/11 20th Anniversary Vigil Memorial Liturgy

In 2001, St Pius X parishioners created a spectacular tribute to 1st responders featuring a life-sized monument including firefighters carrying Fr. Mychal Fallon Judge.

Fr. Judge was an  American Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. While serving in that capacity he was killed, becoming the first certified fatality of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

St. Pius X, faith community would like to invite the community and all of our local 1st Responders to join our 9/11 Memorial Vigil Liturgy on Friday, September 10th at 7:00 PM out in front of our church.

This remembrance vigil liturgy is being offered for the 2,997 people killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Bring a friend, a chair, and join us for this time of prayer for the victims, their family members, as we honor our First Responders and those of now serving in the military protecting and defending our nation and world.  All are welcome!!

St Pius X
1700 N French
Getzville NY 14068

Red Mass

Event Start Date:
September 15, 2021		Event End Date:
September 15, 2021		Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

The St. Thomas More Guild of WNY, a Catholic association of legal professionals, cordially invites all to attend the Annual Red Mass in honor of St. Thomas More, the patron saint of the legal profession, to ask for divine guidance in the proper administration of justice.

The Red Mass will be held on
Wednesday, September 15 at 12:10 pm at St. Joseph Cathedral
(Live streamed at www.youtube.com/saintjosephcathedral)

Bishop Michael Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
The Hon. Emilio Colaiacovo, JSC, will offer judicial remarks.

Red Mass attendees are also invited to bring donations of school supplies for NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo. Details can be found at www.stthomasmorewny.org/.