Catholics, world leaders react to Pope Francis
3/14/2013 1:51:57 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

One day after Pope Francis - formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina - was elected to the highest seat in the Catholic Church, world and religious leaders offered their thoughts and congratulations to the 266th pontiff, who will be installed Tuesday, March 19.  Pope Francis is the first Latin American and Jesuit pope in history.

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Pope Francis elected as first Latin American pontiff
3/13/2013 3:55:51 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The College of Cardinals has elected the 266th pope of the Catholic Church – Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aries, Argentina. Pope Francis, 76, becomes the first Latin American pope, as well as the first Jesuit pontiff, in history.

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Cultural Diversity: Journey to the cross through our faith
3/13/2013 9:48:57 AM by MILAGROS RAMOS

What do we need to do so that we are well prepared for the feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ? We began our Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday by coming to the Church and receiving ashes on our foreheads as a reminder that we are dust and to dust we will return. It is a reminder that we are to turn our hearts back to the Lord and repent our sinful ways, and embrace the ways of the Lord. 

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Papal conclave begins
3/12/2013 12:56:37 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The eyes of the world are upon the Vatican this week, as the election of the 266th pope begins today and cardinals from around the world have begun their papal conclave.

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Catholic education advocates push for tax credit legislation
3/11/2013 10:32:05 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

While the bill has stalled in the New York State Legislature several times, advocates of Catholic education are still supporting a proposed law that would provide tax credits to families paying private school tuition and encourage corporate and personal donations to schools and scholarships.

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Harmonia presents orchestral 'Lux Aeterna' at St. Joseph Cathedral
3/8/2013 8:53:30 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The a cappella group Harmonia Chamber Singers will team with the Ars Nova Musicians Chamber Orchestra and St. Joseph Cathedral Choir to present Morten Lauridsen’s orchestral masterpiece, “Lux Aeterna,” during a special one-time only concert on March 10 at the cathedral in downtown Buffalo.

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Sisters of St. Mary of Namur cook on 'Our Daily Bread'
3/7/2013 12:09:27 PM by PAULA DEANGELIS

Being at the service of those in need, especially the poor, is still in the hearts of the members of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur. Founded in Belgium and led by Mother Claire, these religious women forged a new beginning in the immigrant communities of America. It was on Aug. 27, 1863, that five Sisters arrived in Lockport. Speaking little English without supplies, they immediately began to educate both children and adults.

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Bishop Malone: Education investment tax credit would benefit Catholic, private and public school
3/6/2013 12:30:54 PM by BISHOP RICHARD J. MALONE

Providing more Catholic and other families with the option a Catholic education is a priority for the Diocese of Buffalo and the seven other dioceses across New York. We need a long-term solution that will allow our schools to stabilize and then grow, making sure they are here for generations to come.

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Young mother on way to new life, thanks to St. Gianna’s
3/5/2013 3:02:11 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

One of the young mothers scheduled to give a witness talk was absent during the Feb. 6 banquet for the St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center. Nicole Fournier shied away from speaking in front of the 300 people who gathered to support the diocesan-run center that provides pregnancy care information, referral services and baby items to women and children living in poverty or in need of assistance. read more...

Hamburg native brings 'Restless Heart' to Western New York
3/4/2013 12:41:53 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The Academy Awards just handed out about two dozen Oscar statues, many of them to people who worked on films with big budgets than landed on many screens. But if you’re a small Christian-orientated company like Ignatius Press, you have to be a little more inventive to get your movie seen … and rely on the initiative of like-minded Christians.

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