Join the Explore Buffalo Tour as they visit St. John Gualbert Diocesan Shrine!
Saint John Gualbert Church has been in existence since 1917. It was the second church in the Buffalo area to be dedicated to serving the growing Polish community at the time. We will walk through the history of the parish, starting with the land allotted to the church, and each of the nine pastors and their contributions to our growth. We will talk about our patron Saint John Gualbert, with his grief-driven actions which caused him to become a saint. We will visit the original stained glass windows (with many well-known saints), reflect at our relic shrine (containing more than 1300 relics, some are well-known saints, and some with local ties), and our hand-painted murals (which highlight 5 well-known Polish Holy men and women).
This tour meets at the church at 83 Gualbert Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211. This is a walking tour inside the church, and will be a rain-or-shine event. There is a parking lot directly across the street from the church, a restroom, and an accessible ramp on the right-front side of the church.
Sacred Spaces Tour Prices:
General Admission: $17
Explorer Pass Member Admission: FREE
Children: Free for children under 18, must be accompanied by parent or guardian. School Groups must contact Explore Buffalo to arrange a School Group Tour.
Note that proceeds from each Sacred Spaces tour are shared with the participating house of worship to support maintenance of their historic building.
Tour Procedures & Policies:
Reservations are required for all tours, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated. Tours are generally limited to a maximum of 15 people per group.
Reservations close two hours before the tour's scheduled start time (for example, reservations close at 8am for a 10am tour).
To redeem an orange Explore Buffalo walking tour pass, please email explore@explorebuffalo.org at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your tour.
The Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation.
Accessibility: The tour is handicapped accessible, with the front entrance accessible via a ramp. Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (716) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodations or if you have questions about accessibility.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the event of weather that requires a tour cancellation, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the tour.
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