The Diocese of Buffalo's Road to Renewal held its annual conference Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Stanislaus Church in Buffalo. The theme of this year's conference was "Renewing in a Time of Challenge."

Christopher ("CJ") Wild was ordained a Transitional Deacon in the Diocese of Buffalo Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his childhood parish, Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster. WNY Catholic Audio was there for his Ordination Mass, celebrated by Bishop Michael Fisher.

Christopher J. ("C.J.") Wild will be ordained May 17, 2025 as a Transitional Deacon. It's a significant step as he continues his studies and prayers in his journey to become a Catholic priest. WNY Catholic Audio sat with CJ in advance of his Ordination Mass to learn more about him.

Bishop Michael W. Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo issued a statement in response to to election of Cardinal Robert Prevost (now Pope Leo XIV) as the 267th Bishop of Rome, May 8, 2025. Pope Leo XIV is the first US-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church and succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away April 21, 2025.

The Diocese of Buffalo's Office of Worship offers some prayer guidelines to its parishes and schools in anticipation of the Conclave to Elect a New Holy Father, which begins at the Vatican Wednesday, May 7.

A Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis was celebrated Wednesday, April 24, 2025 in St. Joseph Cathedral, two days after the Holy Father's passing at the age of 88. Bishop Michael Fisher, in his homily, recalled the occasions when he got to meet Pope Francis, and spoke of his humanity, his ministry and his legacy.

The Diocese of Buffalo joins Catholics worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025. This special report includes statements released by the Vatican and the Diocese of Buffalo.

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Bishop Michael W. Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo delivers his homily during the Easter Sunday Mass, April 20, 2025 at St. Joseph Cathedral.

Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo hosted a special Good Friday service April 18, 2025, called the "Funeral of Our Lord." It combined elements of Taize and Tenebrae services to present a story of the Lord's Passion and Crucifixion which utilized all five human senses.

The Holy Triduum, which is at the heart of the Catholic faith, got underway Thursday, April 17, 2025 with celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, Holy Thursday evening. The Holy Triduum continues with Good Friday and concludes at the Easter Vigil.