Back in 1889, Daniel Rudd organized the first national gathering of lay Catholics, specifically Black Catholics. He gathered 200 delegates to meet with President Grover Cleveland and hear Father Augustus Tolton preach. Rudd called for the first Black Catholic Congress because he wanted to look at areas of need in the African-American community and discuss […]
A recent WNYCatholic story about Ray Geska, a man attempting to experience Mass in all 161 diocesan parishes, drew the attention of David Will, who is on a similar journey. But, instead of actively mapping out where his next worship service will be, he lets fate be his guide. “Twenty-five years ago, I think I […]
The Church Musicians’ Guild will host a Choral Festival that will unite some of the diocese’s best voices in celebration of liturgical singing. The April 21 concert will be held at St. Louis Parish in downtown Buffalo beginning at 5 p.m. Featured performers include St. Joseph Cathedral Choir led by Tim Socha, St. Louis Choir […]
An ancient tradition that creates a new beginning? The blessing of the Chrism oils. The oils, consecrated during a special Mass, will be used to welcome the catechumens to the Church at the Easter vigil, and other sacraments throughout the years. St. Joseph Cathedral welcomed a packed house to witness and participate in the sacred […]
The Renewal in the Church has been happening since the time of Jesus Christ. Father Bryan Zielenieski, diocesan vicar for Renewal and Development, reminded guests of that fact during the March 22 Renewal Conference, titled Jesus Christ’s Mission is the Same. Our Reality is Different. “We are not in the Renewal simply as a program, […]
A wave of khaki flooded St. Joseph Cathedral as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls from across the diocese gathered for the 50th annual Religious Awards Ceremony. The March 23 event saw eight different awards presented to scouts as recognition of their service and dedication. Scouting remains close to the heart of Bishop […]
The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord family saw something shocking when they united its Faith Formation programs. Attendance increased 25 percent across the board. Five of the six parishes in the family, also known as Family #9, offer faith formation programs. As the family formed, they streamlined their registration process. Interested families can access […]
For the past 17 years, Broadway Fillmore Alive, a local neighborhood preservation group, has kept the Holy Thursday tradition of the seven Churches Visitation alive by organizing a self-guided pilgrimage to historic churches in the Broadway-Fillmore/Polonia, Downtown, First Ward and Kaisertown areas. The tradition of entering seven churches to pray before the Blessed Sacrament mimics […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo welcomed community partners to the opening of its new Perry-St. Brigid Food Pantry. The new site rests on the first floor of the 305 Perry St. residence and replaces the Fulton Street pantry. “Today marks a significant milestone for Catholic Charities as we continue our mission to combat hunger and support […]
It’s learning without teaching. It’s about love, not knowledge. It’s active participation, not passive listening. The Catechesis of Good Shepherd introduces children to Jesus Christ through the Montessori Method of experiential learning and wonder, rather than textbook teaching. Thanks to a $21,000 grant from Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, training for the […]
