Contact & Location for Saint Joseph Cathedral
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Service Times for Saint Joseph Cathedral
Monday 12:10 PM
Daily Mass
Tuesday 5:15 PM
Daily Mass
Wednesday 12:10 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday 12:10 PM
Daily Mass
Friday 12:10 PM
Daily Mass
Saturday 4:30 PM
Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
About Saint Joseph Cathedral
Saint Joseph Cathedral is the cathedral church for the Diocese of Buffalo and a spiritual center for the Catholic community across Western New York. Established by Buffalo’s first bishop, John Timon, in 1847 and dedicated in 1855, it has a long role in the sacramental life of the diocese. The cathedral hosts all sacraments of Holy Orders in the diocese and gathers worshipers for Mass throughout the week. Its Hook and Hastings Organ has been in the cathedral since 1877, connecting its liturgical life with a notable part of sacred music history in Buffalo.
First-Time Visitor Info for Saint Joseph Cathedral
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow the Catholic liturgy, with Mass offered on Saturday evening, Sunday morning, and on weekdays. The cathedral also hosts all sacraments of Holy Orders in the diocese. Visitor Tips: The cathedral is open before and after Masses for quiet prayer and adoration.
History & building
Founded in 1847
St. Joseph Cathedral was established in 1847 and dedicated in 1855. The cathedral is the spiritual center for the Catholic community of the Diocese of Buffalo in Western New York.
What their website says
St. Joseph Cathedral was established by Buffalo’s first bishop, John Timon, in 1847 and dedicated in 1855.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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