Our Lady of Angels Association

05/12/2026

In honor of Father O’Brien’s devotion to Our Blessed Mother and the Vincentian Ministries we are establishing the Father William J. O’Brien, C.M. Memorial Fund. This fund will support the task that he embraced throughout his life which is encouraging devotion to the Blessed Mother.

We invite you to make a lasting memorial gift to this fund. You are not only remembering Father O’Brien’s life and dedication to the Vincentian mission, but ensuring that his positive impact continues for years to come.

Donations can be made by clicking https://www.ourladyofangels.net/memorial-fund/ or checks can be mailed to: PO Box 1918 Niagara University, NY 14109.

We continue to hold Father O’Brien’s memory in our hearts. His life was devoted to the Church, the Vincentian community, and the Blessed Mother with unwavering devotion. We ask you to help continue his legacy and for your continued prayers in the spirit of Father O’Brien’s dedication to the Blessed Mother.

04/27/2026

Earlier this month, we were finally able to celebrate Susan's retirement! Join us as we wish Susan a happy retirement!

04/20/2026

Our Lady of Angels - Mother's Day / Father's Day Masses and Cards - https://mailchi.mp/8ae16f133c29/our-lady-of-angels-mothers-day-fathers-day-masses-and-cards-5855690

03/17/2026

Rev. William J. O’Brien, C.M.
1938-2026

Father William J. O’Brien, C.M. passed peacefully in the early hours of March 14 in St. Catherine’s Infirmary, located in the Vincentian Motherhouse in Philadelphia.

Throughout his ministry, Father O’Brien served in the Diocese of Buffalo in various roles. Notably, he was the Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in Niagara Falls 1979-1992 and served as the Executive Director of Our Lady of Angels Association.

Additionally, he was the local Superior of the Vincentian Community at Niagara University.

Ordained a priest in 1967, Fr. O’Brien dedicated 33 years to parish ministry, serving in four Vincentian Parishes, three of which were dedicated to the Blessed Mother.

He also held leadership roles in both Marian Associations: The Association of Our Lady of Angels and the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, both sponsored by the Eastern Province of the Vincentians.

Fr. O’Brien served as Executive Director of Our Lady of Angels Association at Niagara University from 1992 until 2021.
He devoted his life to the Church, the Vincentian Community and the Blessed Mother with unwavering devotion.

May he now enjoy the Eternal Promise that he preached of in his life.

The Vincentian Fathers and Our Lady of Angels Association will offer a Memorial Mass for Father William J. O’Brien on Thursday March 19th at 12:15pm in the Alumni Chapel at St. Vincent’s Hall on the Niagara University Campus.

03/16/2026

Easter Novenas For You and Your Loved Ones - https://mailchi.mp/3b5558400dc5/easter-novenas-for-you-and-your-loved-ones-5854735

03/12/2026

Vincent's Homes Newsletter- March 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/2b3c818a1999/6iavbv7f9l-5854831

03/10/2026

✨ We’re now on TikTok! ✨

Our Lady of Angels Association promotes love and devotion to Our Blessed Mother under her title Our Lady of Angels, while supporting the education and formation of Vincentian priests, brothers, and seminarians.

Inspired by the charism of Saint Vincent de Paul, we share faith, prayer, and service with and for the poor.

🎥 Follow us on TikTok and join us in spreading devotion and hope.

Check out OLAA’s post.

03/09/2026

Easter cards are now available on our website: https://ourladyofangels.net/Easter/

Check out OLAA’s video.

02/09/2026

Ash Wednesday Mass February 18th - https://mailchi.mp/1ec19f33f9ed/valentines-day-mass-5854000

02/04/2026

Paten and Chalice

Our Lady of Angels is rooted in prayer. Each year we offer multiple Novenas of Masses on your behalf. Your particular needs and those of your loved ones are constantly remembered at the altar. The greatest gift that we can share with anyone is prayer. On January 1st the Vincentian priests in the infirmary in Philadelphia assumed the responsibility of celebrating our Novenas. Prior to this, Masses were celebrated at multiple sites at St. Vincent’s Seminary in Philadelphia. The priests in the infirmary are happy to offer this service for the Association.

The infirmary is under the patronage of St. Catherine Laboure. As we know, she is the Daughter of Charity who the Blessed Mother appeared to and was asked by her to have a medal struck. The Medal is now popularly known as the Miraculous Medal. St. Catherine spent most of her life caring for elderly men, so she is the appropriate patron for our infirmary.

As a sign of our gratitude, I would like to gift the infirmary with a Paten and Chalice to use for the Novenas of Masses that they are offering for us. These sacred vessels would serve as an additional reminder of the intentions for these Masses. I am happy to accept any assistance in procuring this gift.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: https://www.ourladyofangels.net/paten-and-chalice/