St. Joseph Cathedral  St. Joseph Cathedral   St. Joseph Cathedral was established by Buffalo’s first bishop, John Timon, in 1847 and dedicated in 1855. Today, it is the spiritual center for the Catholic community of the Diocese of Buffalo in Western New York. Because of its downtown location, St. Joseph is playing an important role […]

Sacraments Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life. (CCC 1210) Baptism Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through […]

St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center Annual Benefit Banquet Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:00 pmClassics V | 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY 14228 $100 per person | Deadline Monday, April 15th Sponsorship Form Keynote Speaker: Diana P. Ferraro: Diane Ferraro has been a key member of the executive […]

Research and Planning Our Mission To provide parishes with statistical data and analytics that will help guide strategic planning for parishes, as well as provide archival information as needed. This department collects and records the annual parish statistical reports for the diocese. Questions?

Purchasing Our Mission Through Diocesan Purchasing, we provide office and business supplies needed for operations as parishes and schools; the Catholic Union Store, another integral part of Purchasing, provides the sacramental and religious supplies needed for the spiritual needs of our people. Diocesan Purchasing Division Working with a variety of vendors, we can locate and […]