Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church

Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church History of Ss. Peter & Paul On the 12th of July, 1836, a twenty five year old recently ordained priest arrived in Buffalo. Finally in 1834 Mr.

The young priest was eager to engage in the missionary life among the widely scattered Germans of the area. His name was JOHN NEPOMUCENE NEUMANN and he had been sent to take charge of the mission outside Buffalo - to establish headquarters in Williamsville. Here Father Neumann found a mission of about forty families, some living in the village, with others scattered throughout the surrounding dist

rict. Some years before, the people had determined to establish a church in the village. The project had been encouraged by the resident pastor in the Buffalo area, but the necessary impulse to begin the project was lacking. Oziel Smith, a non-Catholic wishing to establish a community church in the village, offered to donate a small parcel of land for that purpose upon condition that the church would be built of stone. The land was situated at the western corner of Main and Grove Streets; the offer of it was accepted and everyone helped in its construction. When Father Neumann arrived in July of 1836, the walls of the church were already erected, though the building could boast neither roof nor floor when the services were first held within the unadorned walls. A temporary altar and a few rough benches showed that the church was being used. Finally, towards the end of the year, the church was completed. The young pastor, seeing the need of the children for both secular and religious instruction, now assumed the duties of a teacher. He held classes first in the home of a parishioner and then in a small rented building. His pastorate continued here until the autumn of 1840, at which time he joined the Redemptorist Society. He took official leave on October 9th, 1840. In 1977 this humble and dedicated priest was canonized a saint by Pope Paul VI. His feast is celebrated on January 5th.

Have you registered yet for Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville golf tournament?
09/10/2026

Have you registered yet for Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville golf tournament?

Don't forget to sign up for Ss. Peter & Paul's inaugural golf outing!
09/08/2026

Don't forget to sign up for Ss. Peter & Paul's inaugural golf outing!

Golf for a good cause with Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville's Knights Golf Outing. The money raised supports our...
08/31/2026

Golf for a good cause with Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville's Knights Golf Outing. The money raised supports our wonderful school.

08/29/2026
We're all set up at SummerFest at Infant of Prague! Today until 11, tomorrow 12-11. Come on down and say hi!
08/28/2026

We're all set up at SummerFest at Infant of Prague! Today until 11, tomorrow 12-11. Come on down and say hi!

SummerFest starts tonight! Make sure you stop by Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville's table to say hello, then sta...
08/28/2026

SummerFest starts tonight! Make sure you stop by Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville's table to say hello, then stay for some great food, awesome music, and more!

08/27/2026
Check out this amazing fundraiser benefiting Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville! Autumn is just around the corner,...
08/26/2026

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5480 Main Street
Williamsville, NY
14221

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Monday 7:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm
Saturday 3pm - 5:45pm
Sunday 7:15am - 12:45pm

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