Mission Statement

Holy Cross Parish, founded in 1914, is an integral part of the Church Community of the Lower West Side of Buffalo. We are a parish of multi-cultural people, a foundation for everyone to come together for the greater good of the community. We seek to reflect unity in Christ and welcome people of different languages and origin

The Eucharist is the center of our parish community life in the tradition of the Catholic Church. We also commit ourselves to the mission of gospel living and to the evangelization of all people by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Our parish serves as an anchor in a neighborhood that is changing. We represent what is lasting and call people to vision the future in the light of the gospel. Through the Parish Council and other formal groups within the parish, the potential exists for the development of leadership roles in determining the direction of our parish and the larger community. Nothing truly human fails to find an echo in the hearts of Christ's followers.