Bishop Richard J. Malone shows his Blackthorn cane to his secretary, Father Ryszard Biernat as the pair marches the St. Patrick's Day Parade along Delaware Avenue in the City of Buffalo.

The Most Rev. Richard J. Malone, Th.D., bishop of Buffalo, will be the main celebrant at the special St. Patrick's Day Mass preceding the 75th annual St. Patrick's Day parade.  As in the past, members of the United Irish-American Association will be in attendance, including parade grand marshal Denice Morrison of Darien Center.
 
St. Joseph Cathedral is wheelchair accessible. All are welcome.
 
Bishop Malone also will take part in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade which begins at 2 p.m. on Delaware Avenue in front of City Hall.