Founding of Niagara University

Background. Niagara University is a private Catholic institution rooted in the Vincentian tradition, managed by the Congregation of the Mission. The university's origins trace to its establishment as a seminary in 1856. Although currently located in Lewiston, New York, the school's initial operations occurred in Buffalo. The transition to its present location marked a significant development in the institution's early history.

Founding Details. The Congregation of the Mission established the school on 21 November 1856 under the name Our Lady of Angels Seminary. This founding event occurred in Buffalo, New York. The institution later moved to its current location in Lewiston on May 1, 1857.

Legacy and Lineage. The founding of the seminary in 1856 is the primary historical event for this scope. The legacy record identifies the location as Niagara Falls, New York, but source passages indicate the founding occurred in Buffalo and the move to Lewiston happened in 1857. The lineage assessment corrects the location error while preserving the connection to the founding event.