Bishop Malone helps burn Newman Center mortgage
10/2/2012 1:00:00 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

The Newman Center at UB is now debt free. To celebrate paying its loans, the staff and parishioners of the University at Buffalo North Campus Newman Center had an old-fashioned mortgage burning. read more...

October issue of WNY Catholic now available online
10/1/2012 10:30:36 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The October issue of the Western New York Catholic newspaper and a new monthly photo gallery is now available online.  The print edition is in parishes throughout the diocese this upcoming weekend.

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Catechetical leaders face challenges of secular society
9/28/2012 10:05:14 AM by KAITLIN LINDAHL

After almost two years of being in the works, “The Catechetical Leader in the Third Millennium,” was published and implemented on Sept. 27 at a meeting in the Diocese of Brooklyn. The document, written by New York state bishops in collaboration with diocesan directors of religious education, will serve as a blueprint for dioceses of Region 2 in New York state. 

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Bishop Malone asks Catholics to respect life
9/27/2012 12:29:21 PM by BISHOP RICHARD J. MALONE

“Faith Opens Our Eyes to Human Life In All Its Grandeur and Beauty.” This year’s theme for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Respect Life Program fills us with encouragement and hope, and calls us to love, defend and celebrate all human life. It calls us to joyfully follow the example of Christ, to love without limits, and further, to act on that sense of true Christian charity.

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Editorial: Richness of Catholic faith
9/26/2012 10:35:37 AM by EDITORIAL

The installation of Bishop Richard J. Malone served as a reminder of the richness of the Catholic faith. The ceremony was a feast for the eyes and ears. 

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Niagara Catholic welcomes middle school students
9/25/2012 11:00:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Niagara Falls offers unique learning opportunities for those who choose Catholic education. Not only does it now house the only joint junior/senior high school in the diocese, but partnerships with Niagara University and Mount St. Mary Hospital give students a head start on their college careers. Students have also benefited from a four-day school week. read more...

Msgr. Frederick Leising, 3 families to receive Curé of Ars awards
9/21/2012 2:00:00 PM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

A former president-rector of Christ the King Seminary and three families who have generously supported the seminary will be honored at the 2012 Curé of Ars dinner, Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.

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Bishop Malone delivers homily at Red Mass
9/21/2012 10:51:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Bishop Richard J. Malone was the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Red Mass, which took place Thursday afternoon at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo.  The Mass serves as reminder for those in the legal and judicial systems to use their faith and morality to promote justice.

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Bishop Kmiec writes goodbye letter
9/20/2012 9:25:47 AM by BISHOP EDWARD U. KMIEC

My Dear Friends, as I begin to settle into my “retirement” years, I wanted to take a moment to convey my sincere gratitude to the faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo for the tremendous encouragement and support that you offered me while I was bishop of Buffalo.

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Catholic Schools: Progress made on strategic plan for schools in diocese
9/19/2012 9:36:43 AM by CAROL KOSTYNIAK

On June 1, 2011, the diocesan Catholic schools strategic plan, “Faith in Tomorrow” was promulgated. Aptly named, this plan outlined the goals and strategies necessary to “re-found” our Catholic elementary schools paying close attention to our Catholic mission, rigorous academics and sound business practices. 

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