St Vincent de Paul summer camp offers fun, activities
5/17/2013 2:03:27 PM by ERIN TRESTER

The St. Vincent de Paul summer camp gives boys and girls ages 8-13 a chance to escape the city, make new friends, do a variety of outdoor activities they may not yet had the chance to experience, and grow in their faith in the process. 

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Young Christians work to make sure others have happy Easter holiday
5/7/2013 1:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Over 50 youth and adults skipped out on searching for Easter treats in order to give them out as part of Young Christians at Work, a service program run by the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. read more...

St. Francis goes to Albany, teens participate in political process
4/16/2013 1:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Local Catholic high school students had the chance to participate in the political process on March 20, when they joined adults and staff from Catholic Charities for a personal meeting with area politicians. read more...

Diocese conducts first survey to help define role of faith of young adults
3/26/2013 8:41:00 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

The Diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is conducting a survey for young adults aged 18 to 40 through the end of May. 

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New coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry begins
3/22/2013 11:05:03 AM by ERIN TRESTER

Ministry and helping young people have always been a part of Sarah Leahy, the new youth ministry coordinator for the diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

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Teens face temptation and learn salvation at annual youth convention
2/19/2013 9:49:53 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Over 50 teens marched on stage carrying cardboard signs admitting thoughts of suicide, self harm, personal loss and poor self-image. On the flipside of these cardboard confessions read the result of prayer, the overcoming of their problems. This presentation at the beginning and closing of the 61st annual Diocesan Youth Convention put a solid visual to the theme “From Temptation to Salvation.” read more...

Buffalo youth lead Washington March for Life
1/28/2013 2:55:01 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

This year marks 40 years of legalized abortion. The infamous Roe v. Wade decision of Jan. 22, 1973, deemed abortion a fundamental right under the Constitution. Almost immediately a grassroots pro-life group led by attorney Nellie Gray began a protest march in front of the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings. The March for Life continues to grow annually, with an estimated 500,000 people taking part this year. read more...

Women religious teachers, Joy Family Foundation to be honored
1/22/2013 9:36:37 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Catholic educators and their supporters will gather for the 2013 Making a Difference Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 31. The annual dinner raises funds dedicated to needs-based tuition assistance for students attending Catholic elementary read more...

Mount St. Mary’s welcomes Theatre of Change, Holocaust survivor
1/15/2013 12:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Mount St. Mary Academy in Kenmore welcomed guests from area elementary schools in November to see a play about acceptance and tolerance presented by the Theatre for Change. The play, “The Blue Rose,” is a stage adaptation of a book by the same name written by Gerda Weissmann Klein, a Holocaust survivor, renowned author and winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2010), who spoke after the performance. read more...

Youth Convention ties into Year of Faith
1/10/2013 8:00:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

The diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all high school-age teenagers to the 61st annual Diocesan Youth Convention to be held Feb. 15-17, at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo. The convention offers large- and small-group learning sessions, faith experiences in the form of Mass and adoration, and a chance to meet other young people on a similar faith journey. 

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