Blessed Sacrament Church of Buffalo

05/03/2026

This Sunday, May 3 at 5:00 PM, Blessed Sacrament will host a special joint concert featuring the Ars Nova Chamber Musicians and the Choir of St. Louis Church. This collaborative performance is titled, “Spring Awakenings,” and will feature beautiful music of the season in the sacred setting of Blessed Sacrament Church. This is the third and final concert of the Church on Fire III Lecture & Concert Series sponsored by the McGloin Juenker Foundation.

Adult tickets are $20 pre-sale (online only) or $25 at the door; children age 17 and under are free. Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-awakenings-with-the-ars-nova-chamber-orchestra to order tickets. Proceeds benefit the Ars Nova Chamber Musicians.

04/17/2026

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Blessed Sacrament Church of Buffalo welcomed Fr. James Martin, SJ for a lecture titled, "Fanning the Flames of Inclusion: How the Church can Love Better." If you missed the event, we invite you to watch the recording below.

Fr. Jim presented on gospel-based ministry to LGBTQ Catholics and other marginalized groups, grounding his approach in three biblical narratives: the Roman centurion, the woman at the well, and Zacchaeus. He emphasized that Jesus consistently extended radical welcome to those outside the community without condemnation, treating them with respect, compassion, and sensitivity—the same three words the Catechism uses for LGBTQ people. The talk affirmed that Fiducia Supplicans permits priests and deacons to bless same-sex couples under certain circumstances, marking significant progress in pastoral care.

04/17/2026

So grateful to Fr. James Martin, SJ for a wonderful presentation this evening! And a special thank you to Bishop Mike Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo for your support of this engaging and enriching event.

NB: VIa zoom!

Tonight I was happy to give, via zoom, the Blessed Sacrament Church of Buffalo, NY, "Church on Fire Lecture" to this group of wonderful parishioners. Thanks for your great questions and letting me go a bit early for an unscheduled media hit. Great to be with you!

04/16/2026

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory
“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercising his ministry as the Vicar of Christ.”

Read the full release at: https://ow.ly/QpFx50YJYu9

04/15/2026

“The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, rightly invokes the Gospel of Jesus Christ in calling for an end to the war with Iran and the suffering it has inflicted on so many innocent civilians—children, the elderly, and the most vulnerable—while perpetuating hatred and division that only serve to fuel generational conflict. With Pope Leo, I urge all who have the ability to bring about peace to come together and make it so. This is not about politics but the very cause of humanity and our obligation to seek understanding, reconciliation, and pursue those mutual interests that bind us to one another, regardless of ethnic, racial or geographic divisions.”

Bishop Michael W. Fisher

04/14/2026

On Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 PM, Blessed Sacrament Church of Buffalo is honored to welcome Fr. James Martin, SJ, who will join us via Zoom for a lecture titled, "Fanning the Flames of Inclusion: How the Church Can Love Better."

Fr. Martin will invite us to reflect on how the Gospel calls us to radical welcome, especially toward those who have too often felt excluded from the Church, and how authentic compassion can strengthen our witness to Christ.

This is a free, in-person event at Blessed Sacrament Church. Off-street parking is available behind Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, and light refreshments will be served.

We invite all who attend to come in a spirit of prayer, opens, and charity. We thank Bishop Michael Fisher for his support of this evening of Catholic reflection and dialogue.
Registration is required: https://www.blessedsacramentbuffalo.org/fr-martin-registration

12/20/2025

If you like hearing a child tell a story, then you're going to love 'A Light in the Night" when you hear it on Christmas Eve at 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. For more info,see below.

12/20/2025

We celebrated a Taize prayer service on Gaudete Sunday. A real reflection on the meaning of “joy”!

Now join us for “A Light in the Night” a reenactment of the story of Jesus’ birth. 35 children from our Downtown Family of Parishes will be the storytellers. This pageant will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. The Christmas Eve Vigil Mass will start at 4:30 PM with the children’s presentation. We invite you to join us in this celebration.

If there are any children who would like to be in the pageant, there’s still time to register NOW!. Call (716) 480-8313

The one and only rehearsal will be held on Sunday, December 21: 11:30-1:00. You must attend the rehearsal in order to be in the pageant.

12/20/2025

I’m 87 and left my $4.3M estate to triplets I’ve never met—none of my kids will get a dime. My children, Caroline and Ralph, lived selfish lives.

When I got sick, they didn’t visit. When my wife died, they didn’t call—just asked my lawyer if I was dead so they could claim the money. With no real family left, I left everything to three foster kids—Kyran, Kevin, and Kyle.

Caroline found out first and screamed, “YOU CAN’T DO THIS!” Ralph stormed in the next day, furious. But once they learned who the triplets truly were… karma hit them hard. (check in the first comment👇)

12/17/2025

The candlelight environment for the Advent Taize sprayer Service held on Sunday, December 14 at Blessed Sacrament Church.