Assumption Church Interior Tour

Built in 1914 for the growing Polish community of Black Rock, the Romanesque Revival church reflects “old world” architectural styles, with Norman brick, Spanish roof tiles and twin towers topped with seven-foot crosses.  Assumption originally accommodated 1,500 parishioners inside of its walls, making it one of the largest religious buildings in Buffalo. Today, it is still one of only five 1,000+ seat churches in the city. Visitors will view the church’s wood ceiling, richly painted in the European tradition, colorful rose-wheel windows and two rows of 50 highly decorated stained glass windows depicting the lives of Christ and the Saints. Also on view are murals by Polish artist Jozef Slawinski, whose first commission in the U.S. was here at Assumption Church.

One of the momentous events in Assumption’s history occurred in 1969, when Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope and Saint John Paul, II, visited the church. 

This tour meets inside Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Church, located at 435 Amherst St., Buffalo, NY 14207.  Parking is available in the church’s lot located off of Peter Street.  Street parking is also available.  Enter the church through the side door, by the parking lot, adjacent to the red rectory building.

Check in 10:45am