Diocesan priests enthused about what pontificate of Pope Francis will bring
4/26/2013 1:47:42 PM by ERIN TRESTER

The announcement of newly appointed Pope Francis marks an exciting time for the Catholic Church. Priests and seminary officials joined in the excitement of the announcement of Pope Francis with Catholics across the world.

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Christ the King Seminary prepares African men for priesthood
4/23/2013 2:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Among the 20 men learning about philosophy, theology and morality at Christ the King Seminary are two thirtysomethings fascinated by, of all things, snow. Coming from Nigeria, these two have never seen the white flakes that are so common to Western New York. What they do recognize is the need for priests in the United States. That’s why they are here, to serve the Lord in Buffalo’s vineyard. read more...

Vocation coordinators help get the word out for priests
4/19/2013 8:58:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

The USCCB-produced document, “Program for Priestly Formation,” states the whole Church is responsible for vocations through prayer and encouragement. This certainly takes pressure off pastors, who already have a lot on their plates with the caring for their church, school and parishioners. That’s why Father Walter Szczesny, director of vocations for the diocese, is reaching out to pews for help, asking people to become vocation coordinators. 

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St. Francis goes to Albany, teens participate in political process
4/16/2013 1:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Local Catholic high school students had the chance to participate in the political process on March 20, when they joined adults and staff from Catholic Charities for a personal meeting with area politicians. read more...

Election surprises, pleases Jesuits
4/15/2013 1:57:09 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The election of Pope Francis to the highest seat in the Catholic Church surprised the world, especially members of the Jesuit order, of which the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ, counts himself a member. 

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Bishop Malone joyful about first Latin American pope
4/9/2013 3:16:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Habemus Papam. We have a pope. And it’s one nobody outside the Vatican conclave expected. On various who-to-watch lists, names like Peter Turkson from Ghana, Angelo Scola from Italy, and even Timothy Dolan from New York City were common. No one predicted Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the cardinal of Buenos Aires, Argentina. read more...

FLASHBACK: John Beilein is a man of example and faith
4/8/2013 12:57:29 PM by CHRIS KUDIALIS

Western New York native and former head coach at Erie Community College and Canisius College John Beilein heads to his first national championship game tonight as his University of Michigan men's basketball team faces Louisville at 9 p.m.  The Western New York Catholic ran this story on Beilein discussing his Catholic faith in February 2011.

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Latino community excited, surprised by election of new pope
4/1/2013 9:58:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, an email went out to the staff members of the Catholic Center saying simply, “White smoke!!!” Many gathered in front of televisions and computer monitors, waiting impatiently to hear the name of the 266th pope. To their surprise it was that of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. read more...

Bishop Malone talks Easter through video
3/29/2013 8:44:00 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

Bishop Richard J. Malone offers local Catholics Easter greetings through a series of videos produced by Daybreak TV Productions.

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EasterFest brings families together
3/28/2013 8:38:00 AM by ERIN TRESTER

By popular demand, EasterFest returned to the social center at St. Casimir Oratory in Buffalo for its one year anniversary.

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