The Christ the King Chapel Faith Community and the Jesuits of Western New York invite all students, faculty, staff, colleagues, alumni, and members of the Ignatian family to celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, on Thursday, July 31.
The celebration begins with Mass at 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel, followed by the annual “Mini Iggy Fest” in Bart Mitchell Quad. An outdoor lunch will be provided by Cheesy Chick and the Ice Cream Men food trucks.
The Mass will include a special rededication of a historic statue of St. Ignatius, highlighting the rich heritage of Jesuit ministry in Buffalo. University Chaplain Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, secured the Jesuit artwork from the former St. Ann’s Jesuit Church on the East Side before its closure and sale. Fr. Betti carefully refinished the century-old statue, which stood in the high altar of St. Ann’s for more than 100 years, ensuring it will have a new home in the Canisius University Chapel.
All members of the university community are welcome to attend this meaningful celebration of our Jesuit heritage.
Submitted by: Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, University Chaplain
