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.

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/ 

Response Group

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:

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.

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

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

Young people in grades 8-12 are invited to Making Connections: A Day for Catholic Teens on Sun., Apr. 28^th 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

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:

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.