Event Start Date: April 27, 2023

Event End Date: April 27, 2023

Event Venue: Classics V

St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center 12th Annual Benefit Banquet will be on April 27th at Classics V on 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY at 6:00 pm. The keynote speaker will be Tony McFadden, a pro-life advocate and international speaker on abortion. She is the author of the book, Redeemed: My Journey after Abortion. Toni shares her abortion story of regret with transparency while leaving her listeners with hope. Toni recently spoke at the first annual Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg and at the National March for Life in Washington, D.C. Toni has co-written op-eds for Students for Life of America, Live Action, Newsweek and was recently featured in the Washington Post. Special Guest: Honorable Shannon Filbert (the first woman justice in the Town of West Seneca). Learn how Shannon’s life has intersected through Family Court in Erie County with the St. Gianna Centers & the Mother Teresa Home.

Why attend? We give over 4,300 reasons. That is the number of babies lost to abortion in the eight counties of WNY (last statistics reported in NYS). This is your opportunity to help us in our mission.

$80 per person | Reserved Table or Open Seating (No tickets issued) Deadline is Monday, April 17. | Gift Baskets/Raffle | Cash Bar

Make your reservation today:

•  By phone: (716) 847-2205
• Online: www.buffalodiocese.org/st-gianna
• Email: stgianna@buffalodiocese.org

Event Start Date: February 26, 2023

Event End Date: February 26, 2023

Event Venue: St. Joseph Cathedral

Rite of Election will take place on February 26 at 3:00 pm.

Event Start Date: February 22, 2023

Event End Date: February 22, 2023

Event Venue:

Ash Wednesday will be celebrated on February 22, 2023. On Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which is observed everywhere as a fast day, ashes are distributed.” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, nos. 27-29) Ashes are blessed and imposed after the homily. These ashes are of branches of the olive tree, or, according to custom, of the palm tree or other trees, which have been blessed the previous year. 

Event Start Date: March 22, 2023

Event End Date: March 22, 2023

Event Venue: Hamburg Brewing Company

Young adults in their 20’s & 30’s are invited to Theology on Tap on Wednesday, March 22nd at Hamburg Brewing Company beginning at 7:00 PM. The event will include Fr. Michael LaMarca as our speaker, followed by Catholic jeopardy with an opportunity to win prizes. This event is sponsored by the Southtowns Deacons and because of that we are excited to offer you your first drink on them! This event is 21+ for any questions please contact Jonathan Molik at Jmolik@jp2parish.org or Jake Druzbik at jake@saintbopny.org.

Event Start Date: January 14, 2023

Event End Date: January 14, 2023

Event Venue: St. Joseph Cathedral

50th Roe v. Wade Observance Mass

“Life after Roe”
The Office of Pastoral Ministries: Pro-Life will be recognizing the Pro-Vita Awards 2023

Sha’Kyra Rain Aughtry | Good Samaritan

Amelia Greenan | Young Adult-Queen of Heaven/Respect Life

Avi & Julie Israel | Save the Michaels of the World

Lexi & Josh Matam | Witness of faith; in honor of Chiara

Pastor Al & Vivian Robinson | Spirit of Truth Urban Ministry

for there exemplary commitment to the Gift of Life

Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at St. Joseph Cathedral (50 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY)

4:30 pm Mass (Mass will be available Livestream)

For more information call the Office of Pastoral Ministries at 847-2205.

Event Start Date: January 27, 2023

Event End Date: January 27, 2023

Event Venue: 6449 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY

Join your friends in faith for an incredible high-energy indoor cycling experience at Rebel Ride (6499 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051) to benefit The Mother Teresa Home! Networking at 5pm. Cycle class starts at 6:00pm. Afterparty with refreshments 6:45pm-7:30pm. $30 Donation to reserve your bike. All proceeds to be donated to the Mother Teresa Home, which provides shelter, community service, and education referral services for all mothers in need.

Please follow the instructions below and make a $30 donation:

1. First click here to donate.
2. Second, reserve your bike at rebelride.com
3. Click on “Login/Signup” to create an account.
4. After account is created choose Friday January 27^th, 6:00 pm cycle class. Don’t forget to pick your bike to reserve your space.

If you do not wish to join the event or if the event is full you may also make a donation in any amount by clicking here.

All proceeds benefit the Mother Teresa Home. If you have any questions please call the Pro-life Office at 716-847-2205.

Event Start Date: January 15, 2023

Event End Date: January 15, 2023

Event Venue: St. Martin de Porres

The diocesan African American Commission and the Office of Cultural Diversity will sponsor the annual Martin Luther King Memorial Mass & Scholarship Award on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m., at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Buffalo.

Bishop Michael W. Fisher will be on hand to celebrate this year’s Mass and help present the Albert Lenhard Scholarship and MLK Scholarship. Father Avery Daniel, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Athens, Georgia, and St. Catherine Labouré Church in Jefferson, Georgia, will be the guest homilist.

A reception featuring a basket raffle and 50/50 split raffle will be held following the Mass. The proceeds from the raffles support the MLK scholarship fund.

Event Start Date: December 25, 2022

Event End Date: December 25, 2022

Event Venue: St. Joseph Cathedral

CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
The Cathedral warmly invites you and your family to join us this Christmas Season.

Christmas Masses

• Saturday, December 24th at 4:30 pm
• Saturday, December 24th at 11:30 pm | Prelude with choir, followed by Midnight Mass
• Sunday, December 25 at 10:30 am

All 3 Christmas Masses will be live–streamed.

Event Start Date: December 19, 2022

Event End Date: December 19, 2022

Event Venue: St. Joseph Cathedral

Join the Saint Joseph Cathedral Choir and the Royalton Ringers on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm for a festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols. A free-will offering will be gratefully accepted.

Event Start Date: December 28, 2022

Event End Date: December 28, 2022

Event Venue: St. Bernadette

Saint Bernadette Hosts Inclusive Christmas Mass On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 7 p.m., Saint Bernadette Church welcomes families with special needs to an inclusive Christmas Mass. Father Joe Wolf, celebrant, will offer the
Sacrament of Reconciliation at 6 p.m. The Mass will be interpreted in American Sign Language and will be live-streamed on Saint Bernadette’s facebook page. After Mass, a reception will be held in the Parish Ministry Center. The Mass offers a shorter, less crowded worship setting allowing for freedom of movement as needed. The lighting will be dimmer, the music soothing and low-gluten hosts will be available. This event is sponsored by Open Doors Ministry which advocates for the inclusion of people with disabilities into the life of the parish. Kindly leave a message with Paula at 716-649-1051 or cozmo3631@gmail.com with the number of people who will be attending.