Healing Mass on May 28 (2025) at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave, Dunkirk.
Celebrant: Rev. Richard DiGiulio.
All are welcome to attend.
Based on the bulletin of May 11, 2025.
News & Events
🔔 No Daily Mass in Arcade: May 4 – 8, 2026.
Public Square Rosary Crusade – Arcade (Saturday, May 10, 2025)
In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Mary’s Church in Arcade will host the Rosary Crusade.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00 Noon.
Where: St. Mary Arcade Worship Site (417 West Main Street, Arcade) in the Mary’s Grotto parking lot.
Please bring a lawn chair and contact Kathy Ziolkowski if you have any questions. (Please see the bulletin of May 4, 2025 for contact info.)
Based on the bulletin of May 4, 2025.
St. John: Closing Mass in West Valley (2025)
Mass of Thanksgiving and Closing Mass for St. John the Baptist Church, West Valley.
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Where: St. John the Baptist, West Valley (5381 Depot Street, West Valley)
As we move forward on the Road to Renewal, with the Rightsizing and Reshaping of our Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community Family of Parishes, as was previously announced, St. John the Baptist Parish in West Valley is being merged with St. Mary Parish in Arcade, effective May 17, 2025.
There will be a closing Mass celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
We will be giving thanks to God for the dedication, faithfulness and blessings of the parishioners of St. John the Baptist through the years and asking for his support during this time of transition.
We invite all members of the Cattaraugus Creek Catholic Community family to join us at the Mass, and extend a special invitation to parishioners of St. John the Baptist.
There will be a reception following the Mass in Bingham Hall where we hope everyone will join us.
Based on the bulletin of May 4, 2025.
Life in the Spirit Seminar — Hamburg (2025)
Life in the Spirit Seminar by Family #28 will be held on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning May 21 to June 25 (2025) at 7:00 p.m.
Where: SS. Peter & Paul School Cafeteria, 68 E. Main St., Hamburg.
A Life in the Spirit Seminar is a powerful spiritual experience designed to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.
Is there a cost? Yes, $20.
These seminars guide participants through teachings, testimonies and prayer, leading them to a deeper faith and an openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. For contact information, please see the bulletin of May 4, 2025.
Based on the bulletin of May 4, 2025.
Arcade: No Daily Mass on May 6 or May 8 (2025)
There will be no Daily Mass at St. Mary’s in Arcade on May 6th or May 8th, 2025.
However, St. Aloysius in Springville will celebrate Daily Mass at 7:30 am.
Based on the bulletin of May 4, 2025.
Fertility Care: Healthy Choices for a Healthy Future (2025)
Be empowered with knowledge. Learn how your fertility works. Understanding how your body works puts you in charge of decision-making.
Upcoming Introductory Sessions will be held at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am and Monday, June 16th at 6:00pm.
To pre-register, please contact the Sisters Hospital Catholic FertilityCare Center of WNY at 716-862-1944.
Based on the bulletin of April 27, 2025.
Letter to the Faithful on Settlement in Principle Announcement (2025)
An update from Bishop Fisher on the Diocese’s Chapter 11 process and legal settlement:
Statement of Bishop Michael Fisher on the Death of Pope Francis (2025)
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we commend to our loving and one true God the soul of Pope Francis, the good and faithful “Servant of Servants” who guided our Universal Church and the Catholic faithful these past 12 years. Pope Francis’ example of humility and simplicity, his constant call to seek peace, and his openness to all will forever remind us of our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, whom he mirrored in spirit and throughout his long and devoted life as a faithful layman, priest, bishop and pontiff.
In this, the Jubilee Year that the Holy Father inaugurated, may we honor Pope Francis and indeed be true ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ on our pilgrimage toward renewal and reconciliation. May we be constantly inspired by his pursuit of holiness, his warmth, humor, keen insights into the mysteries and traditions of our faith, and most especially, by his love for all without scorn and judgment.
We also humbly appeal to the Holy Spirit to now guide the cardinals of our church as they prepare to select the successor to Pope Francis. May their only motive be to choose one among them who is possessed with great holiness, compassion, wisdom and courage, and best suited to now lead our Church forward in this complex and difficult age.
Eternal rest grant unto your servant Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in eternal peace.
April 21, 2025
Catholic Women: Bold & Brave Conference (May 3, 2025)
The Catholic Women of Buffalo, Inc. will present the Bold and Brave Women’s Conference on May 3, 2025 at St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville.
To register for this conference please go to their website: catholicwomenofbuffalo.org
If you need a ride, please contact Tracey. (Please see the bulletin of April 27, 2025.)
Based on the bulletin of April 27, 2025.
Tot Ziens, Father Al (2025)
Tot Ziens, Father Al (Dutch for “Until we see each other again.”)
On May 4, 2025 after the 10:30 am Mass at St. Aloysius, everyone is invited to share a cup of coffee or a sweet treat with Father Al!
We know he likes desserts, so please bring your favorite to share if you can.
If you can’t, come anyways, there will be plenty.
Although we may not be seeing him weekly, we will ask him to keep us in his prayers.
May God bless every day of his retirement.
Based on the bulletin of April 27, 2025.
