Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church is one of the finest examples of 12th century Lombard-Romanesque architecture in the United States. Located at 317 Leroy Avenue in the heart of Buffalo, New York, the edifice is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its unique style makes it stand out from other churches in Western New York.

Blessed Trinity Parish was established in the northeast section of the City of Buffalo in 1906. In the early 1920s, the second pastor, Rev. Albert Fritton, wanted to build a new church like those found in northern Italy. He selected Chester Oakley and Albert Schallmo as architects. Construction began in 1923 and the church was dedicated in 1928. When it was completed, the total expenditures amounted to $513,000. In 1976, the replacement cost of the building was estimated at four and a quarter million dollars. Today, it would be impossible to reproduce as it now stands because craftsmen knowledgeable in the various processes used in its construction are no longer available.

Summertime 2024 Tour Opportunities
June 23, July 28, Aug 25, Sep 22

Blessed Trinity Church introduces its summertime “Sacred Space Sundays.” Join us for worship and stay for an informal tour on the fourth Sunday of June, July, August and September. Docents will be available beginning at approximately 11 AM for anyone wishing to know more about the building’s history, art and architecture. No reservation is required. Located at 317 Leroy Avenue in Buffalo, our Landmark church is wheelchair accessible with off-street parking.