Parish

In 1951, the Diocese of Buffalo purchased land at the corner of Mill Road and Seneca Street in the Village of Ebenezer to be used as the site for a new Parish. 

On June 18, 1955, the Most Reverend Joseph A. Burke, DD, announced the formation of our Parish, "Queen of Heaven," and on June 22, Rev. Joseph J. Vogel was appointed as the first Pastor. In turn, Mr. John Solly and Mr. Raymond Gross were named the first Trustees in August. 

This newly born Parish consisted of approximately 1,000 families, mostly from Fourteen Holy Helpers Church in Gardenville. 

On June 10, 1956, ground was broken for our new school building and what was planned as a "temporary" Church. Fr. Vogel on that occasion offered the first Mass ever celebrated in the Ebenezer district of the Town of West Seneca. 

The first Mass in our present Church was celebrated on July 7, 1957. 

In September 1957, our School opened with an enrollment of 690 students. In 1961, a new addition was added to the school to accommodate 350 more students. Sister Agnes Marie, OSF was appointed our first Principal. 

The present Rectory was completed in June' 1960 and in 1968, the Convent was constructed. 

By 1958, part of the Parish formed the new St. John Vianney Parish and in 1967, Queen of Heaven saw 400 families realigned in order to become part of the newly created St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Rev. David Gernatt, a former Parochial Vicar at Queen of Heaven, was named Pastor of this neighboring Parish. 

In 1977, under the direction of Fr. Vogel, renovations were made so that the "temporary" Church became the permanent Church. 

In the late 1980's, the Narthex was added, along with new windows and air conditioning. In 1996, the Parish Center was built and it was dedicated in 1998. 

In January 1984, Msgr. Vogel retired and was succeeded by Rev. James F. Campbell. By then the Parish census had grown to 2,000 families and the school enrollment was 540 students. 

In 1997, Msgr. Campbell was appointed to the position of Rector of St. Joseph's Cathedral and Rev. Thomas J. Quinlivan was appointed by Bishop Mansell as the new Pastor. 

Following health issues, Rev. Quinlivan was unable to continue as Pastor. After some time, in December 2015, Rev. Gregory M. Faulhaber was named the newest Pastor. 

In 2017, a new outdoor Pavilion was constructed and in 2018, the new Adoration Chapel was built.

Due to bankruptcy and lawsuits, the Diocese of Buffalo began the process of restructuring the Diocese and forming Families of Parishes in 2022. As part of this process, Queen of Heaven joined with 14 Holy Helpers, St. John XXIII, St. John Vianney, and St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows to form the Blessed Family 7 Family of Parishes. Rev. Gregory Faulhaber was named the Pastor of the Family.

In 2023, a major renovation of our Church began and it was completed in 2024 with a rededication Mass for our Parish Feast Day on August 21, celebrated by the Most Reverend Michael Fisher.

In June 2025, as part of the Road to Renewal, 14 Holy Helpers Parish was officially closed and merged into Queen of Heaven Parish. The church and buildings are still in use today as a Secondary Worship Site, but it is managed by Queen of Heaven.

Today, Queen of Heaven has over 2,500 families and a school enrollment of approximately 300 students. Our Parish is a prayerful, vibrant, active community that has numerous ministries, organizations, clubs, and services dedicated to the advancement and fulfillment of the Body of Christ through the intercession of Mary, Queen of Heaven.