Bishop Richard Malone meets Catholic Center staff
7/31/2012 2:53:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

The Diocese of Buffalo got a vision of its future when Bishop Richard J. Malone made his first visit to Western New York. The Boston-born bishop, currently the shepherd of Portland, Maine, came to the diocese for a quick introductory visit, during which he met staff members and saw landmarks of the rich Catholic diocese. read more...

Johnnette Benkovic to direct Magnificat retreat
7/30/2012 8:47:02 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

Evelyn Morcelle, coordinator of the Buffalo Chapter of Magnificat International, says the retreat titled “In the Footsteps of Mary” which will take place in September was a long-time prayed-for event. 

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Bishop Malone leaves a strong legacy in Portland
7/27/2012 8:44:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

PORTLAND, Maine — Although he only served in Portland for eight years, Bishop Richard J. Malone remade quite a bit of the diocese during his time here, restructuring parishes and launching a multi-million dollar capital campaign to better support Catholic programs.

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Civil War medal to be presented in Venerable Nelson Baker's honor
7/26/2012 9:07:00 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

This year, Father Baker Day will be a little more patriotic. After the noon Mass on Sunday, July 29, a Civil War medal will be presented in Venerable Nelson Baker’s honor. Before beginning a life of priesthood in 1869, Father Baker served in the 74th Regiment New York State Militia during the Civil War, thus entitled to the medal.

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Chaplain reflects on years with Apostleship of the Sea
7/24/2012 9:15:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Every year in June, Msgr. John Ducette marches down to the Erie Canal to bless the boats that pass through on their way to Lake Erie. As chaplain for the Apostleship of the Sea, it is his job to pray for the safety and salvation of all seafarers. read more...

Bishop Malone: Energy, generosity - and a little piano
7/23/2012 8:26:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

PORTLAND, Maine — Those who know Bishop Richard J. Malone best from working with him in the Diocese of Portland say he is a man of boundless energy that surprises many people because of his age. 

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Friends of St. Peregrine reach out to cancer patients
7/19/2012 9:00:00 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

It began with the wish of a dying pastor. As seven of his close friends approached him toward the end of his life, they asked what could be done in his memory. Denying a scholarship or donations, Father Robert Dmitri simply answered that he wanted them to spread the message of St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients. One month after Father Dmitri passed away from cancer in 1991, his seven friends took his request to heart and formed the Friends of St. Peregrine. 

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Peace pole service brings time to reflect on God's creation
7/16/2012 9:00:00 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

Reflecting on God’s creation and the causes of climate change was part of the St. Francis Pledge that was recited by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph during their 11th annual peace pole prayer service on Saturday, July 14. 

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Lawn fete supplies fun, also brings parish together
7/12/2012 2:37:24 PM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

This summer St. Martha Parish, the merged parish of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Barnabas, will hold its first lawn fete in July.

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WNY Catholic wins 4 CPA awards
6/29/2012 2:34:05 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The Western New York Catholic newspaper picked up four Catholic Press Association awards for 2012, extending a seven-year win streak for the monthly diocesan paper, which has now been honored nine out of the last 10 years.

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