We are sad to say the Niagara County Travel Ban will not be lifted in time for us to safely prepare the grounds for pilgrims, therefore all Scheduled Masses for December 24 and 25, 2022 including Midnight Mass are cancelled. We wish you a safe and Blessed Merry Christmas.

Please note Bishop Michael Fisher’s Statement regarding the winter storm and Mass Attendance. https://wnycatholic.org/2022/12/23/statement-from-bishop-michael-fisher-on-upcoming-winter-storm/

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Dear all, below is an important message from Bishop Fisher:

Many areas of Western New York are facing heavy snowfalls and drifting along with extremely high winds, bitter wind chills, and power outages.  These are dangerous and life-threatening conditions.  Please respect the travel bans in our communities.  Although it is Christmas, in these dangerous conditions, no one should put themselves or others at risk. 

This Christmas, I have asked those parishes who have live stream capabilities to live stream their Christmas Masses.  Do not attempt to attend Masses in person.  Use the live stream technology to spiritually connect with others in prayer as we celebrate the birth of Christ.  Also, please check on neighbors who may be in need. 

I wish all a Blessed and Safe Christmas, especially our first responders, utility workers, hospital workers, and all those serving our communities during this historic storm.

Rev. Peter J. Karalus

Vicar General