Diocese of Buffalo

The Diocese of Buffalo is a regional community of the Roman Catholic Church in western New York, centered in Buffalo. It encompasses multiple counties and serves Catholics through churches, schools, and various ministries. Led by a bishop, the diocese supports spiritual growth, religious education, charitable outreach, and community services, fostering faith and social responsibility among its members. It functions as a pastoral jurisdiction within the broader Catholic Church, coordinating religious practices, sacraments, and faith formation for the local Catholic population.