Bishop Richard J. Malone will be the main celebrant and homilist at the annual Respect Life Mass on Sunday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo.

Following Mass, there will be a blessing of families, babies and expectant mothers. Mass will be signed for the hearing-impaired. All are welcome.

In addition to the Mass, the life chain will take place from 2 -3 p.m. along Niagara Falls Blvd. from Main St., Buffalo, north toward Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Dozens of parishes in the diocese are participating in the life chain on Niagara Falls Blvd. while others will hold a life chain in their areas. For more information and locations, visit the Pro-Life website.