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(Buffalo, NY) - Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo, has launched a broad-based initiative focused on re-envisioning the mission of the Catholic Church of Western New York and bringing about Diocesan-wide renewal.

(April 19, 2020) https://youtu.be/sMCPsIULMjE

Jack Shanahan, a longtime parishioner, member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Eucharistic Minister, passed away on Wednesday, April 15th. Kindly pray for his wife Patricia (Pam) and family as they mourn his loss.

A Diocesan representative has issued a caution to all parishes regarding a recent fraud attempt.  A pastor advised that his parish had been the victim of a gift card fraud scheme.

Drive-thru at the Colden Fire Company parking lot. The Bread of Life Outreach Center needs volunteers - call 941-3550 if you can help.

You can participate from home as parishes across the Diocese offer live-stream liturgies.

Watch one of the many Masses being live-streamed from area parishes. 

We will not be able to distribute blessed Palms this year. Please stay home and stay safe!

The Memorare Chapel is open every day from 9 am – 3 pm for prayer. If you visit the Chapel when others are present, be sure to maintain safe distancing from each other. Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance for disinfecting on the way in and on the way out. Let’s protect each other from this virus!

Here are some resources to nourish your spiritual needs while Masses are cancelled.

An update from Father Jim Wall as he assists with a Dental Mission in Guatemala

We've just learned that Fr. Daniel Lusch, SJ, who was a supplemental minister and spiritual guide to us at St. George for several years, passed away peacefully just before Christmas. His presence with us was a gift, and we thank God for sharing him with us for a time.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Rita on Saturday, December 21 at 11 am in the church, located behind the Memorare Chapel at 74 Old Glenwood Road. Kindly keep her loved ones in your prayers, and may Rita have eternal joy and peace.

May God grant you eternal peace, Patti. Friends received at Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, 4199 Lake Shore Rd., Hamburg NY, on Tuesday Sept. 17 from 4 pm-8 pm. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. George Church on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 am. Kindly keep her children and family in your thoughts and prayers.

On Friday, May 17 you have the chance to help give the Catholic Charities Appeal a big boost. A few of our donors have stepped up to give at least $135,000 in matching gift dollars just for HOPE Day! Every dollar donated on May 17, up to $135,000, will be matched by the donors. On HOPE Day , donate at give.ccwny.org/hope. Please share with your family, friends and neighbors about HOPE Day!

See the photos of this Spirit-filled celebration!