Making a Difference: The kind of pope the Church needs at this time in history
12 hours ago by TONY MAGLIANO

Imagine getting a call from Pope Francis explaining that he would like your advice concerning the most important issues facing the Catholic Church and the world. 

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St. Leo Parish celebrates 60th anniversary with baptism
one day ago by PATRICK J. BUECHI

St. Leo the Great Parish will mark the 60th year of its founding with the baptism of Vincent Mariano, son of James and Nicole Mariano, during Mass. This spiritual birth and anniversary of the Amherst parish’s birth will be celebrated at a special anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 23, at 11 a.m. read more...

New Catholic rite focuses on children in the womb
3 days ago by MARK CIEMCIOCH

A new rite in the Catholic Church has been approved, providing blessings for those families who are expecting a child in the future, as well as for those people who have dreamed of a baby in the past and in the future. The new prayer asks for “constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven.”

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Bishop Malone to ordain 9 to Permanent Diaconate
6/14/2013 12:38:31 PM by KRISTINA M. CONNELL

Nine Western New York men will be ordained permanent deacons in the Catholic Church on Saturday, June 15. At the 10 a.m. Mass with Bishop Richard J. Malone, Paul L. Augustyn, Thomas F. Friedman Jr., Mark D. Kehl, Francis J. Lagona, Marc R. Leaderstorf, V. Gregory Moran, David C. Rotterman, Miguel Santos and John J. Wlos will become members of clergy, joining more than 120 other deacons in the Diocese of Buffalo. The Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo. All are welcome.

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Sisters of Social Service celebrate anniversary
6/13/2013 8:41:00 AM by ERIN TRESTER

The Sisters of Social Service celebrated the 90th anniversary of their founding on June 9, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo. Mass was celebrated, followed by a reception commemorating the rich history of the religious community.

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Bishop Malone: Yes on women's equality, no on more abortions
6/12/2013 11:16:37 AM by BISHOP RICHARD J. MALONE

The attack on unborn human life is again being waged in Albany. It is time for faithful Catholics, and all who know that human life begins at conception, to stand up and be heard.

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Sacred Heart Academy spends day SHAring
6/11/2013 12:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

How many students get to play with horses at school? Or prepare food for the needy? Or meet and greet blood donors? At Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, students get to do all that and more. read more...

Bishop launches public campaign against Cuomo bill
6/10/2013 1:10:07 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Bishop Richard J. Malone began a public campaign this weekend against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed women’s rights bill, arguing that a provision on abortion is unacceptable. The bishop is calling on area Catholics to rally against the bill because of the provision.

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Experienced Daybreak staff produces many programs
6/7/2013 2:19:06 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Daybreak rarely has a slow day during the year, as the staff works on several different projects at the same time. 

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