2025 GRANDPARENTS DAY
It was another wonderful Grandparents Day as we welcomed several hundred to 1180 Delaware Ave. on Sunday for this special annual event.
The morning began with Mass in Scaccia Auditorium followed by brunch in the Bernard J. Kennedy ’49 Field House as current students welcomed their grandparents to our campus.
See many more photos at canisiushigh.org/grandparents
Mass was celebrated by Director of Campus Ministry Fr. Chuck Frederico, S.J., and
concelebrants President Fr. David Ciancimino, S.J., Assistant to the President Fr. Richard Zanoni, S.J., and Assistant to the Principal Fr. Edward Durkin, S.J.
Fr. Ciancimino delivered a special message, as did student speaker Seamus Mahoney ’26.
Several students participated in the Mass, including: Luca Comaratta ’27 (First Reading, from the Book of Isaiah), Henry Welsch ’27 (Responsorial Psalm), and Preston King ’29 (Second Reading, from the Letter to the Romans), as well as Charles Welsch ’28 and William Emblidge ’27 (both read the Prayers of the Faithful). The crossbearer was Christian Lumba ’27, while the candlebearers were Alexander Horner ’28 and Evan Alessi ’27. The chorus and an instrumental ensemble also performed.
Thanks to everyone who made Grandparents Day 2025 such a wonderful event!
We'll see you for Grandparents Day in December 2026!
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Join us with your grandson for our annual Grandparents Mass and Breakfast!
Date: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Canisius High School, 1180 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY
Mass will be held in historic Scaccia Auditorium. Breakfast is immediately following Mass in the Bernard J. Kennedy ’49 Field House
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 28 by using the form below.
Due to capacity limitations, this event is limited to grandparents and CHS students only.
Reservations are required and limited; walk-ins are not permitted.
Kindly provide your email address so we can communicate information regarding parking, etc. during the week of the event.
Suggested donation: $20 per grandparent.
Questions? Please contact Director of Special Events Kelly Wilkens at wilkens@canisiushigh.org or (716) 200-0220