Saint Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church
Historic Polonia District, Buffalo, New York, USA
Rectory & Parish Office
123 Townsend Street
Buffalo, New York 14212
716.854.5510
 

Visit St. Stanislaus Church

From the North: I-190 south to exit #4 (Fillmore/Smith Street). Right off the exit. 

From the South: I-190 north to exit #4 (Fillmore/Smith Street). Left off the exit.

From the I-290: I-290 to I-90. 33 Expressway towards downtown Buffalo. Best Street/Science Museum exit. Left onto Best St. Right onto Fillmore.

From Canada: I-190 south to exit #4 (Fillmore/Smith Street). Right off the exit.

From Rochester & Points East: I-90. 33 Expressway towards downtown Buffalo. Best Street/Science Museum exit. Left onto Best St. Right onto Fillmore.

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alexander Pitass Memorial Center
The former St. Stanislaus Parish Covent, located at 562 Filmore Avenue, is now the Msgr. Pitass Memorial Center

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alexander Pitass Memorial Center (Convent), was constructed in 1917 to house the Felician Sisters who taught at St. Stanislaus School. The building was designed by prominent Polish-American architect Wladyslaw H. Zawadzki.

 

When Bishop Colton High School was built, another convent was built to house the Sisters who taught at the High School. The new convent was attached to the old one so that the chapel could be used by both the Sisters who taught at the High School and the Sisters who taught at St. Stanislaus School. When Bishop Colton closed in 1971, the Sisters who taught at St. Stanislaus School were moved into the now empty Bishop Colton convent. The old convent would house a few retired Sisters. Eventually, the old convent, with the exception of the chapel, was not in use. When Msgr. John R. Gabalski became Pastor, he began a project in which sections of the old convent were converted to parish meeting rooms. On July 29, 1979, the old convent was rededicated and renamed the “Rt. Rev. Alexander Pitass Memorial Center”. 

 

Since the late 1970’s the many societies and organizations of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish have used the Pitass Center for their meetings and gatherings. The parish choir occupies one of the large 2nd floor rooms for their rehearsals.

 

St. Stanislaus invites all of Polonia and our parish societies and organizations to utilize the Pitass Center. Please call the Parish Office for availability.

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Adamski Social Center
Located across the street from St. Stanislaus Church, The Adamski Social Center opened its doors to Polonia on April 18, 1960. For over 50 years, it has served as the focal center of parish activities included polka dances, ethnic celebrations and various parties. The center features three bars, two large halls and kitchen facilities. The Social Center hosts one of the region's largest Dyngus Day celebration and is home to the St. Stan's Athletic Club. The complex was renovated in 2007.

St. Stanislaus invites all of Polonia and our parish societies and organizations to utilize the Pitass Center. Please call the Parish Office for availability.