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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Campaign chairperson cites importance of communications
5/31/2013 2:21:15 PM by ERIN TRESTER

The mission of the Office of Communications of the diocese is to generate awareness of the global Church, local diocese news and Gospel values through print, electronic and social media. As a former computer engineer, Father Seán Paul Fleming of St. John the Baptist Parish in Kenmore is helping spread this message as chairperson of this year’s Catholic Communications Campaign which will take place in parishes on the weekend of June 8-9. 

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Divine Mercy image is welcome addition to education center
5/21/2013 1:01:47 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

A former Buffalo-area artist returned to the Nickel City for the blessing of her latest painting, the Divine Mercy. Diane Hayes, a former resident of East Aurora, revealed her work on April 8, just after Divine Mercy Sunday, at the New Hope Education Center on Jefferson Street. Gary and Linda Tatu, who run the center, commissioned the painting. read more...

Church art and architecture part of Sacred Sites tour
5/14/2013 12:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Lovers of faith, art and history will be able to tour two Buffalo Catholic churches on May 18 and 19 as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s third annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend. read more...

Concert will offer different music styles, special messages
4/25/2013 9:00:00 AM by ERIN TRESTER

Immaculate Conception and St. Gregory the Great parishes will present an original multi-genre concert called “Thank God” on May 5 at St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville at 7 p.m. 

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Focus is on nutrition on April's 'Our Daily Bread'
4/12/2013 10:56:16 AM by PAULA DEANGELIS

Try Googling “Top Nutrition Trends.” You’ll get site upon site of expert upon expert opinions and statistics stating we are not getting enough potassium; eat more fiber, anchovies; smelts are the fish to eat that contain the most vitamin D, trans fat, saturated fat, no fat, low fat, probiotic, probiotic, probiotic,;Chinese monk fruit is the answer to natural sweeteners, protein powder … the list goes on and on and on. 

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Harmonia presents orchestral 'Lux Aeterna' at St. Joseph Cathedral
3/8/2013 8:53:30 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The a cappella group Harmonia Chamber Singers will team with the Ars Nova Musicians Chamber Orchestra and St. Joseph Cathedral Choir to present Morten Lauridsen’s orchestral masterpiece, “Lux Aeterna,” during a special one-time only concert on March 10 at the cathedral in downtown Buffalo.

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Sisters of St. Mary of Namur cook on 'Our Daily Bread'
3/7/2013 12:09:27 PM by PAULA DEANGELIS

Being at the service of those in need, especially the poor, is still in the hearts of the members of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur. Founded in Belgium and led by Mother Claire, these religious women forged a new beginning in the immigrant communities of America. It was on Aug. 27, 1863, that five Sisters arrived in Lockport. Speaking little English without supplies, they immediately began to educate both children and adults.

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Hamburg native brings 'Restless Heart' to Western New York
3/4/2013 12:41:53 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The Academy Awards just handed out about two dozen Oscar statues, many of them to people who worked on films with big budgets than landed on many screens. But if you’re a small Christian-orientated company like Ignatius Press, you have to be a little more inventive to get your movie seen … and rely on the initiative of like-minded Christians.

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Hollywood producer now educates on poverty
2/14/2013 8:52:24 AM by ERIN TRESTER

Gerard Straub has directed, filmed and produced extraordinary documentaries, written six award-winning books and produced hit shows such as “General Hospital” and “The Doctors.” However, his greatest passion and accomplishment is spreading the word about poverty through film, writings and photography in the hope that it will motivate people to stand up and do what Christ asks. 

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