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Sr. Helen Prejean at St. Joseph University Parish
Sr. Helen Prejean at St. Joseph University ParishNews

Sr. Helen Prejean at St. Joseph University Parish

Tuesday, March 17 | 6:30 PM | In the Church St. Joseph University Parish welcomes Sr. Helen Prejean, internationally known activist, speaker, and author of Dead Man Walking. Sr. Helen has spent decades advocating for human dignity and working to…
No Kings Day – March 28, 2026
No Kings Day – March 28, 2026

No Kings Day – March 28, 2026

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., residents from across Western New York will gather at Niagara Square in Buffalo for No Kings Day, a peaceful march organized by the Buffalo United Coalition. This gathering is not about partisanship or…
Support the Prison Ministry of Upstate New York. Write a Message of Love
Support the Prison Ministry of Upstate New York. Write a Message of Love

Support the Prison Ministry of Upstate New York. Write a Message of Love

What are Messages of Love? Each Easter season, Prison Ministry of Upstate New York (PMUNY) delivers Messages of Love, messages written by regular people (like you), to people who are incarcerated in New York prisons. These are anonymous notes of…
🌍 Parish Presentation: Future in Our Hands – A Journey to Kenya & Zambia
🌍 Parish Presentation: Future in Our Hands – A Journey to Kenya & Zambia

🌍 Parish Presentation: Future in Our Hands – A Journey to Kenya & Zambia

On Sunday, March 8th, immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass, our parish community is invited to gather in the Ledwon Community Room for a special and inspiring presentation. Three members of our parish — Mary Ellen Dye, Louise Huebesch, and…
Reflection and Action for Catholic Social Justice
Reflection and Action for Catholic Social Justice

Reflection and Action for Catholic Social Justice

We are living in troubling and uncertain times, and many of us are searching for grounding, clarity, and faithful ways to respond. Reflection and Action for Catholic Social Justice offers a space to pause, pray, and reflect together on what…
An Evening with Adrienne Garr
An Evening with Adrienne Garr

An Evening with Adrienne Garr

St. Joseph University Parish’s Social Justice Committee, in collaboration with the Gun Violence Awareness Subcommittee and WNYers Against Gun Violence, invites the community to an important evening of conversation, learning, and hope. As gun violence continues to impact families and…
Voices, Stories, and Steps Toward Change
Voices, Stories, and Steps Toward Change

Voices, Stories, and Steps Toward Change

This month’s January 2026 newsletter from the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition is packed with powerful stories, community insights, and resources aimed at breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. The Coalition’s ongoing Join the Conversation campaign brings together voices from…
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PADRE MARCELLO OF CHIAPAS
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PADRE MARCELLO OF CHIAPAS

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PADRE MARCELLO OF CHIAPAS

SCENES FROM CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PADRE MARCELLO OF CHIAPAS POT LUCK SUPPER  CO - SPONSORED BY SJUP IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE AND LATIN AMERICAN SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE OF WNY PEACE CENTER  DECEMBER 15 2025 LEDWON COMMUNITY ROOM
“Once Aliens, Too” Pastoral Letter to the Faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo
“Once Aliens, Too” Pastoral Letter to the Faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo

“Once Aliens, Too” Pastoral Letter to the Faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo

In a powerful pastoral letter titled Once Aliens, Too, Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo invites us deeper into the heart of the Gospel’s call to welcome the stranger. Rooted in Scripture and Catholic social teaching, the letter…
✨ A Marketplace Rooted in Mission
✨ A Marketplace Rooted in Mission

✨ A Marketplace Rooted in Mission

December 6 & 7, 2025 • Ledwon Community Room This past weekend, our parish community gathered for one of St. Joe’s most meaningful Advent traditions: the Alternative Christmas Marketplace. The Ledwon Community Room was filled with warmth, conversation, generosity, and…
Save the Date: Reflection & Action for Catholic Social Teaching – Session 2
Save the Date: Reflection & Action for Catholic Social Teaching – Session 2

Save the Date: Reflection & Action for Catholic Social Teaching – Session 2

Our parish community is invited to continue the journey of learning, dialogue, and action through our series on Catholic Social Teaching. Join us as we explore what it means to live our faith in the public square with courage, compassion,…
Supporting Mental Health in Our Community: Upcoming Presentation with NAMI
Supporting Mental Health in Our Community: Upcoming Presentation with NAMI

Supporting Mental Health in Our Community: Upcoming Presentation with NAMI

St. Joseph University Parish’s Community Mental Health Committee is pleased to host an important and timely presentation focused on mental health support, education, and advocacy. We invite all parishioners—and anyone in the wider community—to join us for an evening of…