21st Annual Men’s Conference Catholic Men’s Fellowship of WNY

Event Start Date:
March 25, 2023
Event End Date:
March 25, 2023
Event Venue:
Cardinal O'Hara High School

21st Annual Men’s Conference
Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Western New York

“Evangelize the Family… Evangelize the World”
Saturday, March 25, 2023
8:30 am (doors open at 7:30) to 3pm

Cardinal O’Hara High School | 39 O’Hara Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150

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Presented by:

Scott Hahn, Catholic Speaker / Author
An exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, Dr. Hahn has delivered numerous talks on a wide variety of topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. His talks have been effective in helping thousands of Protestants and fallen away Catholics to (re)embrace the Catholic faith. He has been awarded the Father Michael Scanlan, T.O.R., Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1999. Dr. Hahn will address evangelization within the family in his first session and then relate that effort to evangelization in the world in the second session.

Rev. Rob Contarin, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Victory Parish
Rev. Rob Contarin is a Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Victory Parish in Lackawanna. He previously served at St. Mark and St. Rose of Lima Parishes in Buffalo. Rev. Rob, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute and Niagara University, grew up in the Town of Tonawanda. He is a young vibrant and holy priest.

12th Annual St. Gianna Benefit Banquet

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

Rite of Election

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.

Ash Wednesday 2023

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. 

Theology on Tap

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.

“Life after Roe” Pro-Vita Awards 2023

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.

Cycle for the Mother Teresa Home

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 27th, 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.

Martin Luther King Mass 2023

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.

Christmas Mass

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 livestreamed.

Christmas Lessons and Carols

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.