A Synodal church in mission | 2021-2024 

At the end of their meeting in December, the members of the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops adopted a document for the work to be engaged by the Catholic Church until the celebration of the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

#Realpresense #RealHope #Realmission

Road to Renewal

The Catholic Faithful, priests, deacons, religious, parish administrators and school leaders of the Diocese of Buffalo have embarked on a journey to reinvigorate Catholic faith, more fully optimize parish and diocesan resources, and increase the impact of our varied ministries throughout WNY. 

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National Eucharistic Revival

Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith—his Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist.

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  • Canisius Institute for Autism Research Social Intervention Programs show long-term positive outcomes for youth with autism May 2, 2024
    Research shows that intervention programs created by the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius University yield positive long-term outcomes for autistic youth (without intellectual disability).  The IAR team published results of a long-term outcome study that found their innovative school social intervention (schoolMAX) and summer social intervention (summerMAX) yielded sustained, comparable, and positive longer-term outcomes […]
  • Youth rally big names and large crowd to ‘Make Connections’ May 1, 2024
    The first large-scale, diocesan-sponsored youth event since Covid changed everything saw ValLimar Jansen sing up a storm as she reminded her audience of their need to remain in Christ.  “Making Connections … A Day for Catholic Teens,” took place Sunday, April at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, welcoming close to 300 teens as they met […]
  • Sister Mary Virginita Tranacki, CSSF 1936-2024 May 1, 2024
    Sister Mary Virginita Tarnacki, 87, a Felician Sister for 70 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Buffalo, on April 24, 2024.  The former Dorothy Tarnacki was born on June 2, 1936, in Syracuse. She entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province of the Felician Sisters in Buffalo on July 16, 1953, and professed […]

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October 25, 2022

Attorney General Lawsuit​

Diocese of Buffalo and NY Attorney General Agree to Settle Lawsuit​

Notes on COVID-19 and the Liturgy

Coronavirus

For the latest information regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the Diocese of Buffalo.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has established April 17, 2023, at 11:59 P.M. (Eastern Time) as the deadline to file adult proofs of claim against the Diocese.