Medical mission to Peru is humbling experience
4 days ago 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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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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Health care proxy advocates for dignity of person
10/26/2012 10:02:23 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

Every day, decisions are consciously and continuously made. But what happens when catastrophe hits and your voice, your opinion, is suddenly muted?  According to Maureen Couche, a registered nurse, having a health proxy is the difference between having a voice and not having one.

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Pro-Life: Why have parental consent on piercing, tanning, but not abortion?
10/24/2012 1:47:54 PM by KATHLEEN GALLAGHER

Earlier this year, the New York State Legislature passed a bill that requires parental consent prior to the performance of body piercing on anyone under the age of 18. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law, and it is scheduled to take effect in October.

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Seminarians will march for life as witness to faith
10/23/2012 8:40:17 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Among the hundreds of thousands of pro-life demonstrators who will march on Washington, D.C., this January, will be students from Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, putting their faith and education into action. read more...