Editorial: The gift of faith
12/19/2012 2:05:12 PM by EDITORIAL

The Year of Faith called for by Pope Benedict XVI has given Catholics a great opportunity to reflect on this great gift. 

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Reliquary returns to St. Joseph Cathedral
12/18/2012 10:00:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

A historic reliquary has finally returned to its home at St. Joseph Cathedral after being lost for about 100 years. The framed cloth containing first-class relics of 366 saints is now on permanent display inside the downtown Buffalo cathedral’s Our Lady Chapel after being installed, appropriately, the day before All Saints Day. read more...

Catholic leaders react to Newtown tragedy
12/17/2012 2:18:49 PM by WNYC STAFF

In the days following the senseless shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., that killed 26 people - including 20 young children - Catholic leaders delivered thoughts and prayers to the victims of the tragedy.

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Kenmore Mercy Hospital expanding orthopedic services with new floor
12/14/2012 8:51:33 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

KENMORE — Kenmore Mercy Hospital was recently granted permission by the New York State Department of Health to proceed with plans for a $5.7 million project to build a new medical/surgical inpatient nursing unit geared toward orthopedic patients. 

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Director of Holy Name Society receives national award
12/13/2012 11:03:20 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

The executive director of the Holy Name Society for the Diocese of Buffalo received the National Holy Name Association’s most prestigious award in September. 

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Baby shower celebrates decision to choose life
12/10/2012 1:38:04 PM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

The Rosary Novena for Life held its last session for the year on Nov. 17, but instead of concluding in an ordinary fashion, participants ended their campaign in a tangible way by celebrating with a baby shower for a local mother who chose life.

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Sister Margaret reflects on more than 50 years of ministry
12/7/2012 9:57:08 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Not all local women religious made their biggest marks within the diocese. Sister Margaret O’Donnell, RSM, has spent most of her life teaching young children in the Philippines, but as she has entered her golden years, the need for her is just as great as it ever was.

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Sister Cecile's teaching ministry spans 50 years
12/6/2012 9:04:20 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

The childhood of Sister Cecile Ferland, SSJ, didn’t include the scent of Cheerios wafting from the General Mills Plant or traversing between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario on hot summer days. Although not born in Buffalo, Sister Cecile considers it her home after arriving in the Queen City 68 years ago. 

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Franciscan Sister continues to help people journey with God
12/4/2012 9:01:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Sister Elaine Bane, a Franciscan Sister of Allegany, has had a diverse life in terms of ministry, serving as a teacher, contemplative, administrator, hospital worker, parish worker and volunteer throughout five different states and 65 years. But she always comes back to prayer. read more...

Knights of St. John resolve to support Church teachings
11/29/2012 2:50:43 PM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

At their convention in July, the Knights of St. John International passed a list of resolutions seeking to combat an increasingly secular world through Catholic values. The Catholic fraternal organization focuses on service. read more...