Mass for Mary Mother of Vocations

Event Start Date:
June 20, 2024
Event End Date:
June 20, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

5:30 pm at St. Joseph Cathedral

​Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, Inc. is an organization whose main goal is to promote vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious Life.

Permanent Diaconate Ordination 2024

Event Start Date:
June 8, 2024
Event End Date:
June 8, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

With Gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of Buffalo joyfully announces the Ordination of

  • Michael John Hahn
  • Michael Robert Katilus
  • Anthony Thomas Vilardo

to the Sacred Order of Deacon to be conferred through the Invocation of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Michael William Fisher Fifteenth Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Saint Joseph Cathedral
50 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202

Priests are invited to concelebrate; deacons are invited to vest. (Please bring an alb and diocesan vestments.)
Family, friends, religious, and all the faithful are welcome! The Ordination will be live-streamed via http://www.youtube.com/SaintJosephCathedral/ 

Prayer and Discernment for Men

Event Start Date:
May 21, 2024
Event End Date:
May 21, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Gregory the Great Ministry Center

Response Group

Prayer and Discernment for Men
College-Aged and Beyond
Who Are Considering Diocesan Priesthood
“Come and see…” (John 1:39)

Response Group Activities
The Response Program is a process of ongoing discernment, fellowship, and prayer designed for adult Catholic men (college age and older) who have expressed interest in diocesan priesthood.

  • To offer a forum of mutual support for discerning a call to a priestly vocation.
  • To assist the spiritual growth of those considering diocesan priesthood as a possible vocation response.
  • To allow men in discernment a chance to meet and talk with our seminarians.

2024 Meeting Schedule

  • Tuesday, May 21st, 6-8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 25th, 6-8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 23rd, 6-8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 20th, 6-8 p.m.

Dinner is provided!

Location (unless otherwise noted) is St. Gregory the Great Ministry Center:

                   Ministry Center is the large building on corner of Maple Rd & St. Gregory Ct.
                   We will be meeting UPSTAIRS in the “Sister Maureen Room”
                   Use main entrance, walk down Youth Ministry hallway, climb stairs.
                   It’s a very confidential space.  We value your discernment privacy.

 

Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb

Event Start Date:
May 5, 2024
Event End Date:
May 5, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

Bishop Fisher and the Office of Respect Life cordially invite you to participate in the Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb since its Vatican release in March 2012.

Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:30 AM | St. Joseph Cathedral

We will celebrate and pray for mothers, fathers, families, and for children in the womb. Mass will include a special blessing for unborn children and their expectant parents. We will also pray for couples who are hoping for the gift of a child. For more information contact the office of Respect Life at (716) 847-2205.

Priesthood Ordination 2024

Event Start Date:
June 1, 2024
Event End Date:
June 1, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

With Gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of Buffalo joyfully announces the Ordination of Sebastian Aristizabal to the Sacred Order of Presbyter to be conferred through the Invocation of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Michael William Fisher Fifteenth Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo Saturday, June 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. Saint Joseph Cathedral 50 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202

Priests are invited to concelebrate; deacons are invited to vest. (Please bring an alb and diocesan vestments.) Family, friends, religious, and all the faithful are welcome! The Ordination will be live-streamed via www.youtube.com/SaintJosephCathedral

Buffalo Congress XIII Meeting

Event Start Date:
May 10, 2024
Event End Date:
May 10, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Martin de Porres Church

Congress participants will share their awesome experience and ideas to implement action steps for the Diocese of Buffalo. All are welcome to attend.

Let’s build a Pastoral Plan that spells out and gives direction or ideas that…

  • Rebuilds and makes strong every individual’s relationship with God.
  • Rebuilds and makes strong a vision to address the situations of struggle that we face today.
  • Rebuilds and makes strong the community at large within our parishes.

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church | 555 Northampton, Buffalo, NY | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

X-Stream Games 2024

Event Start Date:
May 4, 2024
Event End Date:
May 4, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

X-STREAM Games is coming to St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute on Saturday, May 4th.

This year’s events will include many favorites from years past as well as some new events.  There will be opportunities for the students in our Diocese schools to participate in events such as:
Linked pages above are included as general reference guides, except VEX IQ and Rubber Band Cars.  The cutoff for registrations will be Friday, April 12.  See you at the X-STREAM Games.

Making Connections: Youth Convention 2024

Event Start Date:
April 28, 2024
Event End Date:
April 28, 2024
Event Venue:
Villa Maria College

Young people in grades 8-12 are invited to Making Connections: A Day for Catholic Teens on Sun., Apr. 28th from 12-5pm at Villa Maria College in Buffalo!

Gather with teenagers from across the Diocese of Buffalo for an interactive day with national speaker and musician ValLimar Jansen! ValLimar’s unique blend of proclamation, reflection, storytelling, music, movement, insights and wisdom propels faith to new heights. The day concludes with Mass with Bishop Michael Fisher.

Teens have the choice of different breakout topics and service activities during the event. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/makingconnections716

 

Schedule for the event:

12:00-12:15pm Gather in Auditorium – Praise and Worship

12:15-12:30pm Welcome & Opening Prayer

12:30-1:30pm Keynote Address: ValLimar Jansen

1:30-2:00pm Lunch (pizza) and Service Project/Activities

2:00-2:45pm Breakouts

2:45-3:15pm Q & A Panel

3:15-3:45pm Keynote 2: ValLimar Jansen

4:00-5:00pm Mass with Bishop Michael Fisher

Pro-Vita Award Mass

Event Start Date:
April 25, 2024
Event End Date:
April 25, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Christopher's RC Church

The rescheduled Pro-Vita Awards from January is on April 25th starting at 4:00 pm at St. Christopher’s RC Church.

The following will be recognized:

Deacon Mark & Theresa Kehl

Lindsay Adornetto

Dr. John Brach & Darya

David Kersten-OLV Charities

Sharon Kuczmarski

Ann Wagner

 

Chrism Mass 2024

Event Start Date:
March 26, 2024
Event End Date:
March 26, 2024
Event Venue:
St. Joseph Cathedral

Every Catholic in the Diocese of Buffalo is invited to the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 26th at St. Joseph Cathedral. At the Chrism Mass, priests of the diocese renew their commitment to priestly service. Priests are brought together and concelebrate the Chrism Mass as witnesses and cooperators with their bishop in the consecration of the chrism because they share in the sacred office of the bishop in building up and sanctifying the people of God. The blessing of the oil of the sick, the blessing of the oil of catechumens, and the consecration of the chrism are an essential part of this Mass. This Mass is, therefore, a clear expression of the unity of the priesthood and sacrifice of Christ, which continues to be present in the Church. For it is with the sacred Chrism consecrated by the Bishop that the newly baptized are anointed and those to be confirmed are signed. It is with the Oil of Catechumens that catechumens are prepared and disposed for Baptism. Finally it is with the Oil of the Sick that those who are ill are comforted in their infirmity.