On Thursday, October 13, join us at 12:10 for Mass at OLV National Shrine & Basilica where afterward we will proceed across the street to the OLV Charities building for the official blessing and ribbon cutting for the 6th St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center. Thank you to all who have continued to support the work of the Office of Pastoral Ministries, and specifically the St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Centers. A social with light refreshments will follow.

Respect Life Mass on October 2nd at St. Joseph Cathedral starting at 10:30 am. Following Mass: Blessing of families, babies and expectant mothers.

Life Chain will follow at 2:00-3:00pm down Niagara Falls Blvd and also in front of some parishes.

Living the Mission God Gave Us
Tuesday, November 8th at St. Leo the Great Parish Hall

885 Sweet Home Road, 14226 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Presenter: Fr. Frank DeSiano

 All parishes are in transition and the mission of the Church, while remaining the same, needs to reflect the richness and giftedness of each faith community in the family. 

This workshop will present pastors and pastoral leaders with concrete ways to think about their parishes in terms of mission. It will focus on the practical realities of transitioning into a family of parishes and propose a plan to assure that our vision as a parish continues to center on the mission that God gave us. 

Who Should Attend: 

• Pastor 
• Leadership in parish 
• Pastoral Council 
• Heads of Ministries 
• Pastoral Staff 

Bring as many people as possible from your parish and/or family of parishes so that your group discussion can be fruitful.

 The session will also be available via zoom. When registering indicate if you will be attending in person or on zoom. Link will be sent to those attending virtually prior to the session. 

To attend either in person or by zoom: Register Here.

Questions? Contact Sr. Louise Alff

National Life Chain on Respect Life Sunday.

October 2, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Be public witness to life in the silent prayerful Life Chain. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA. Rain or Shine. Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers are welcome! Remember to no park in front of an open business and stand 25-30 feet apart.

Parishes participating as of September 20:

1. Our Lady of Pompeii will be standing on both sides of Niagara Falls Blvd. (North of 290 -across from Northtown Honda Dealer).
2. St. John the Baptist, Kenmore, will be standing on Braxmar & Niagara Falls Blvd. (one block north of Brighton) from 2 to 3pm. Signs given out at the site.
3. Divine Mercy and St. Mary’s Churches, will stand at Niagara Falls Blvd and Military Rd. in Niagara Falls. (In front of Super Market Liquors).
4. Immaculate Conception, East Aurora Respect Life Committee & Holy Name Society will stand down Niagara Falls Blvd.
5. Our Lady of Peace, Clarence will stand in front of the church on Main Street in Clarence, reciting the rosary.
6. St. Amelia, Tonawanda will stand at Niagara Falls Blvd and Glenalby Road.
7. SS Peter & Paul, Williamsville will stand in front of the church at 5480 Main Street, Williamsville.
8. Father Justin Knights of Columbus will stand in front of the council at 2735 Union Road Cheektowaga.
9. Nativity of Our Lord, OP (Southern Erie Vicariate) will stand from 2:30-3:30pm in front of the church at 26 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park. For those unable to stand, you are invited to pray for LIFE in the Main Church (handicap accessible) before the Blessed Sacrament.
10. Blessed Sacrament, Tonawanda will stand on Niagara Falls Blvd and Longmeadow.
11. St. Mary, Swormsville will stand on Niagara Falls Blvd. just north of North French on the east side of the road in front of the Wegmans Plaza.
12. St. Gabriel Our Lady of Sorrow, Elma will stand on Glenalby Road and Niagara Falls Blvd in front of the First Trinity Lutheran Church.
13. St. Jude the Apostle, Niagara Falls will stand in front of the church, 800 Niagara Falls Blvd., N. Tonawanda near Erie Avenue to the Wurlitzer building. For more information call the parish at 694-0477.
14. Mary Immaculate, Pavilion / St. Isidore, Perry & St. Michael, Warsaw will gather from 1:45pm to 3:00pm in front of the Baptist church of Perry (77 N. Main Street, Perry, NY) All ages encouraged to attend.
15. St. Christopher, Tonawanda will gather at 1:45pm in the Church parking lot to distribute prolife signs and to pray then will stand from 2:00-3:00 pm at Ellicott Creek Park and go north to Irvington place just north of the St. Christopher Grade school.
16. St. Stephen, Grand Island will gather at 1:45pm right in the outer parking lot of the Niagara Falls Home Depot and will stand on Niagara Falls Blvd in N.F. just west of the intersection of the I-190 & Niagara Falls Blvd.
17. St. Gregory the Great, Williamsville will stand in front of the Ministry Center, along Maple Road and St. Gregory court. If you would like to participate and are unable or prefer not to stand along the roadside, there will be Eucharistic Adoration in the Church from 2:15pm until 3:00pm We invite you to pray before the Blessed Sacrament for an end to abortion, for the conversion of hearts, and for healing.
18. St. Mary’s, Canaseraga will meet in the Tri-County Family Medicine parking lot at 1:45pm for more information call the parish at (607) 545-8601.
19. Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, Olean will stand from 1:00-2:00pm at Lincoln Park, Olean, will be gathering at 12:45pm for signs, any questions email olean.prolife@outlook.com.
20. Annunciation, Elma – will stand peacefully in prayer on the church property on Clinton Street and Schwartz and Girdle Roads.

21. Blessed Mary Angela, Dunkirk – from 2pm – 3:00pm. All are welcome to pray for the Unborn at 275 Lakeshore Drive, Dunkirk or you can stand in front of your Church.  Following the Life Chain we will have a “tailgate” reception at Blessed Mary Angela.  Ask your friends to join you!  For Signs call Pat 716-207-6509.

22. Ss Joachim & Anne, Attica – will stand at Main & Market Streets, Attica, NY,  for further information contact the parish at (585) 591-1228.

23. Infant of Prague, Cheektowaga – will stand on Niagara Falls Blvd near Pelham Drive.

24. St. John’s, Alden will stand from 9:30am to 10:30am on Broadway corner Sandridge and Three Rod Road, Alden, NY. All welcome.

The Curé of Ars Award honors those whose lives reflect the qualities of Christian dedication and service that marked the life of St. John Vianney. The award is presented annually to individuals and organizations who are committed to healing those in need of God’s reconciling love, a willingness to contribute their gifts towards pastoral care — especially for the needy and poor — and a commitment to our Church as a primary instrument for the divine-human encounter.

Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Cathedral | The Diocese of Buffalo and the Office of Pastoral Ministries wishes to honor couples who will observe their 25th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries with a special Mass where couples will renew their marriage vows. Registration is required. Please contact your parish to register. Deadline: Friday, September 30th, 2022

For any questions or information contact the Office of Pastoral Ministries at 716-847-2205.

Registration form.

Monday, July 18, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at St. Leo the Great-Parish Center
885 Sweet Home Road in Amherst, NY

Remarks by: Most Reverend Michael Fisher, and Cheryl Calire the Executive Director of Pastoral Ministries
Also via Zoom: Alexis N. Carra-Tracey, Esq. the Attorney at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
For more information contact our office at (716) 847-2205.

Join us on August 28 at 3:00 pm at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels for the second Renewal Mass. All representatives are asked to bring their knotted ropes as we will untie one knot at this Mass. 202 S. Union St., Olean, NY 14760

Register today.

Join Deacon Tim Chriswell and St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry’s Admissions Director, Matt Brown, for an evening offellowship, food, and learning about both lay and diaconate formation opportunities, including:

• What lay and diaconate formation in the Diocese of Buffalo looks like 
• Courses for the fall 2022 semester
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• A time for getting your questions answered

When: Wednesday, June 22nd, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: St. Rose of Lima Parish, 217 Winston Road, Buffalo, NY (address also appears as 500 Parker Avenue. Both address will getyou there!)