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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New book looks at advancement of adult stem cells
5/29/2013 10:49:10 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Although the debate between embryonic and adult stem cells hasn’t garnered much attention lately, medical science has continued to make strides in the use of adult stem cells to fight degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. 

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HopeKeepers offer support to those with chronic illnesses
5/28/2013 8:48:30 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

When Laura Ruszczyk received a diagnosis of dysautonomia, she searched for a support group for people with chronic illnesses. She couldn’t find one, so she started her own. read more...

Parish social club seeks to keep seniors active
5/27/2013 10:10:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Staying active is an especially hot topic due to the increase in a sedentary lifestyle noticed in younger people. However, staying active and healthy as a senior is just as important. 

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Medical mission to Peru is humbling experience
5/16/2013 11:20:22 AM by ERIN TRESTER

Steve Piesczynski recently participated in his fourth mission trip to Peru with Global Health Ministry, which is affiliated with Catholic Health East. 

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Young mother on way to new life, thanks to St. Gianna’s
3/5/2013 3:02:11 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

One of the young mothers scheduled to give a witness talk was absent during the Feb. 6 banquet for the St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center. Nicole Fournier shied away from speaking in front of the 300 people who gathered to support the diocesan-run center that provides pregnancy care information, referral services and baby items to women and children living in poverty or in need of assistance. read more...

Banquet for pregnancy center
1/25/2013 12:02:18 PM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

The diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities will host the second banquet for the St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at Classics V in Amherst.

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Editorial: March for Life celebrates anniversary
1/23/2013 2:00:00 PM by EDITORIAL

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the March for Life in Washington, D.C., the largest pro-life event in the world. The March for Life seems to grow each year even though the secular media doesn’t report accurate attendance numbers.

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Pro-Life director takes part in media training
1/18/2013 8:11:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

As director of the diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, Cheryl Calire works carefully and diligently to promote the Catholic pro-life message. A recent training she attended with Catholic Voices USA gave her the tools to better deliver that message, especially when dealing with the secular media.

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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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