Name: April 19, 2025 - Buffalo church hosts the "Funeral of Our Lord" by Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub
Duration: 5 min 13 s
Description: 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.

"I don't have optimism, I have hope – which is a theological virtue. They can't touch my hope but my optimism is in short supply," says Deacon Dennis Dolan in this episode of Deacons Pod.

Deacon Dennis and Deacon Drew Dickson, two of the Paulist Deacon Affiliates, host this episode that looks at both a memorable Gospel reading of Lent and troubling issues raised by recent actions of the U.S. federal government.

This episode also includes Deacons Pod's first podcast crossover: The inclusion of a powerful interview from a recent episode of "The Francis Effect" podcast between Heidi Schlumpf and Meghan Clark, a professor of moral theology at St. John’s University in New York City.

In the interview, Professor Clark outlines the devastating impact of the recent federal funding cuts for USAID and Catholic Relief Services.

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"We are truly excited to announce that the 8th Annual Adult Backyard Olympics has been scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.  We are all looking forward to being together once again for a day full of fun, while at the same time raising money for some great organizations. We will be raising money for the Global Wheelchair Mission, Dutchess County 10-13 Foundation, Hudson Valley Honor Flight, Special Olympics, and the East Fishkill Fire District." Peter J. Cassidy, Chairman

St. Mary’s Council #4065

Knights of Columbus

Hopewell Junction, New York 12533

KOC Backyard Olympics Promo May 31 2025

Each year, boys and girls who further Catholic faith through their involvement in Scouting America, the Girl Scouts of America, or the American Heritage Girls are recognized by the Diocese of Buffalo for their efforts. On Saturday, April 12, 2025 St. Joseph Cathedral hosted the 51st annual Catholic Committee on Scouting Religious Award Ceremony.

April 14, 2025 - Diocese honors local Scouts for efforts to grow Catholic faith

Fresh sacramental oils and Chrism were blessed by Bishop Michael Fisher, and priests from the Diocese of Buffalo renewed their holy promises during the Chrism Mass, held April 15, 2025 in St. Joseph Cathedral. The Mass is held every year during Holy Week, prior to the Holy Triduum.

April 16, 2025 - Diocese of Buffalo celebrates annual Chrism Mass

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.

April 17, 2025 - Mass of the Lord's Supper is celebrated 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.

April 19, 2025 - Buffalo church hosts the "Funeral of Our Lord"

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

SPECIAL - April 20, 2025 - Easter Homily of Bishop Michael W. Fisher

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.
(Credit to Samuel Francis Johnson & Pixabay for the music bed used in this piece, which was downloaded royalty-free.)

SPECIAL - April 21, 2025 - The Death of Pope Francis

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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. 

April 24, 2025 - Diocese of Buffalo celebrates Mass for Pope Francis

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April 19, 2025 - Buffalo church hosts the "Funeral of Our Lord"

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