Books offers tips for using New Media and social networks
5/1/2012 9:32:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

The Internet has been around long enough that the novelty has worn off a bit, but not the usefulness. In the book “The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Online Activities, and Bishops who Tweet,” author Brandon Vogt and contributing webheads explain how websites, Facebook and Twitter can be used to strengthen the Church. read more...

Catholic identity permeates Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary School
4/30/2012 9:00:00 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

From weekly Masses to a buddy system that pairs older students with younger students, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in Harris Hill is making great strides as the entire school community works to implement “Faith in Tomorrow.”

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Trocaire College partners with Catholic Health
4/27/2012 9:00:00 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

The Registered Nursing program at Trocaire College in Buffalo and the nursing staff at Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo have joined in a Clinical Educational Service Partnership called a Dedicated Education Unit.

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Teenager sets a high mark for altar servers
4/26/2012 9:00:00 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

Most altar servers begin serving in fifth or sixth-grade and then continue for a few years before other obligations take precedence in the high school years. For 16 year-old Dominic Cavaretta, altar serving has been such a priority that he serves at not one, but two places of worship. 

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Faith Perspective: Would America's real religion please stand up?
4/25/2012 9:00:00 AM by ANTHONY CARDINALE

An editorial writer in Kalamazoo goes to Mass on Sunday, receives Communion, then goes to work on Monday morning and writes an editorial applauding gay marriage. On another Monday or Tuesday some time back, a Catholic in Kalamazoo wrote an editorial supporting late-term abortion.  What’s going on here? Religious hypocrisy? Something far worse. Something that can befall any of us.

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Vatican investigates claims of Medjugorje apparitions
4/24/2012 9:00:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

After 30 years, a decision on the alleged Medjugorje apparitions seems to be coming soon. A Vatican commission is investigating the Marian visions that six Croatians claim to receive. The investigation is expected to close by the end of the year, with a report being given to Pope Benedict XVI. read more...

Catholic Charities helps ex-prisoners return to society
4/23/2012 9:00:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

A felon with a rap sheet, Juan Vasquez had few options when he took custody of his daughter early last year, but was three months behind on rent and didn’t have a job. 

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Father Joseph Gatto named distinguished pastor by NCEA
4/20/2012 8:00:00 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

The Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Educational Association named Father Joseph C. Gatto, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Williamsville, one of its 2012 distinguished pastors. The award was presented to Father Gatto at the association’s annual convention in Boston on April 11. 

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New site spreads the word, one conversion story at a time
4/19/2012 9:00:00 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

The first steps on the path to conversion are only a click away thanks to www.whyimcatholic.com. The site, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in January, features testimonials from real-life Catholic converts.

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Editor's Desk: Should be no confusion on Health and Human Services mandate
4/18/2012 8:00:00 AM by RICK FRAUNSIAK

The Health and Human Services mandate being forced on Catholic employers has created a lot of confusion. It’s no wonder there is confusion because the administration has put a spin on the issue that could make people dizzy.

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