Catholic Charities program recruits help for immigrants
2 days ago by MARK CIEMCIOCH

It can be difficult for refugees to acclimate to the Western New York lifestyle, but a Catholic Charities program funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops helps the social service organization recruit the entire diocese for assistance.

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Church art and architecture part of Sacred Sites tour
5/14/2013 12:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Lovers of faith, art and history will be able to tour two Buffalo Catholic churches on May 18 and 19 as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s third annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend. read more...

Parish Ministry Conference designed to engage Catholics
5/13/2013 1:48:45 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

With an expanded two-day schedule, this year’s Parish Ministry Conference drew more than 200 people to Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora in April. This year’s conference offered three different sessions built around the theme of “Catholic on Purpose.”

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Blessed John Paul II relic comes to Corpus Christi
5/9/2013 8:16:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

A relic of Blessed John Paul II has come to the Diocese of Buffalo, as Corpus Christi Parish in Buffalo is hosting the artifact for the last time today, Ascension Thursday.

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Concert will offer different music styles, special messages
4/25/2013 9:00:00 AM by ERIN TRESTER

Immaculate Conception and St. Gregory the Great parishes will present an original multi-genre concert called “Thank God” on May 5 at St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville at 7 p.m. 

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Our Lady of Victory continues $2 million capital campaign
4/22/2013 10:32:17 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

If you think things look a little bit brighter and more polished at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna, you’re not losing it. The church that Venerable Nelson Baker built is currently in the midst of a $2 million capital campaign that will raise funds to pay for restorations and renovations throughout the Our Lady of Victory campus.

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Buffalo parish issues passport for journey of Year of Faith
4/18/2013 8:55:17 AM by ERIN TRESTER

The Year of Faith is a time for Catholics to search inside themselves and embark on a journey through their relationship with God. St. Clare Parish of Buffalo created its own way to help parishioners through their journey of faith.

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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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Catholic Charities closes Appeal Week with $8.5 million
3/26/2013 10:53:46 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Catholic Charities closed appeal week 2013 short of its goal, but confident in its staff, volunteers and the generous people of Western New York. On March 26, Bishop Richard J. Malone announced Catholic Charities had raised $8.584,590.57, or 80.2 percent of its $10.7 million goal. The campaign will continue until June 30. Funds raised for Appeal 2013 support Catholic Charities’ 70 programs and services offered across 61 sites throughout the eight-county region. read more...

Parish creates booklet of reflections for Lent, Year of Faith
3/21/2013 1:09:32 PM by ERIN TRESTER

With Lent being a time for reflection and the Year of Faith helping Catholics to grow deeper in their faith, people are looking for inspiration to keep them motivated during this time of sacrifice. Donna Allan, liturgy director of St. Mary Parish in Swormville, came up with a personalized way to inspire fellow parishioners. 

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