St. Jude Center in Buffalo up for sale

The Buffalo Catholic Diocese is placing another one of its properties up for sale
St. Jude Center
Photo credit Facebook/St. Jude Center

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Diocese of Buffalo has announced the St. Jude Center has been listed for sale.

The building at 760 Ellicott Street in Buffalo, with an adjoining carriage house that serves as the current chapel, was purchased in late 1960s to found the professional pastoral care ministry in the diocese.

The 8,755 square-foot structure includes a residence, a chapel and a hall. The original structure was built in 1856 as the Victoria Hotel and a two-story addition was added in 1968. The residence continues to feature original amenities including five marble fireplaces and large pocket doors.

The structure on the Buffalo Niagara Medical campus is on a half-acre lot with an 18-car parking lot and a three-bay garage. The property is listed with Howard Hanna Commercial brokers Timothy Hourihan and David Doerr and is offered at $1.5 million. The brokers may be reached at (716)-856-7107.

The St. Jude Shrine will be relocated to Saint Joseph Cathedral.

This property joins The Catholic Center, Christ the King Seminary, and the Buffalo State University Newman Center as diocesan properties currently for sale.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Facebook/St. Jude Center