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...

May issue of WNY Catholic now available
5/6/2013 2:58:47 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The new issue of the Western New York Catholic is now available to read online in its entirety. 

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Holy Angels Academy works with parents to examine possibilities for students
5/6/2013 9:00:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Tears, sadness, and even the Twitter hashtag #SaveHAA have followed the announcement that Holy Angels Academy, the private all-girls high school located in North Buffalo, would close in June. Students were told in an assembly on April 30, which was quickly followed by a rally where the 240 students began chants asking for their school to be saved. read more...

Felician sister shares about excitement of being in St. Peter's Square
5/3/2013 9:48:51 AM by ERIN TRESTER

With the retirement of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis, it has been a whirlwind of events for the world to see. For the Felician Sisters it was an especially exciting time with the newly elected pope taking the name Francis. Some of the sisters share their reaction to these thrilling events and one sister experienced first hand how these events shook the Vatican. 

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New pope's humility and simplicity already recognized
5/2/2013 2:24:59 PM by ERIN TRESTER

Humility seems to be one of the first characteristics that comes up when talking about newly appointed Pope Francis. For some of the Sisters of St. Francis and Sisters of Mercy, humility is a key part in being a leader. Reactions to the newly appointed pope were one of excitement and hope, but Pope Francis didn’t seem distracted by the publicity. 

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Year of Faith: Time to upgrade Catholic social media
5/1/2013 11:37:00 AM by DEACON WILLIAM HYNES

While many parishes and Catholic institutions now utilize at least one social media platform, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or a blog for example, the question must be asked: are we effectively using these powerful tools to proclaim the “Good News” of Jesus Christ?

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Catholic Charities teams with deacons to speed aid
4/30/2013 8:30:47 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Catholic Charities of Buffalo has partnered with the permanent diaconate to provide a quick route to the most comprehensive human services agency in Western New York. Anyone needing help with drug problems, marital discord or household bills need go no further than the nearest deacon. read more...

Catholic leaders advocate for gun control
4/29/2013 12:36:07 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

After New York state has passed a restrictive gun control law that bans assault rifles and the federal government currently having a debate about their own legislation, you may be wondering: What does the Catholic Church have to say about all this?

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Diocesan priests enthused about what pontificate of Pope Francis will bring
4/26/2013 1:47:42 PM by ERIN TRESTER

The announcement of newly appointed Pope Francis marks an exciting time for the Catholic Church. Priests and seminary officials joined in the excitement of the announcement of Pope Francis with Catholics across the world.

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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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