In these difficult economic times, it’s important to know that Diocesan Purchasing Division/Catholic Union Store is a one stop shop where parishes, schools and religious organizations can purchase a wide variety of merchandise ranging from clerical clothing, candles, sacramental wine, hosts, altar linens to office supplies, office furniture, smart boards, whiteboards, art supplies, copy paper, […]
Seven diocesan priests recently took advantage of an opportunity to learn the skills of church management at Villanova School of Business outside Philadelphia. The weeklong immersive experience saw the men re-enter the classroom for six hours a day to hear lectures, analyze case studies and read reports to learn the basics of Pastoral and Strategic […]
Catholic Charities Tomorrow’s Youth Today partnered with Community Canvases for an art project that brighten up the office of Catholic Charities, while bringing some light into the lives of youth and young adults from the East Side of Buffalo. Twelve students designed and painted two new wooden benches that will sit in the East Delevan […]
The rain exploded with a mighty crash as YouCon: Rise began. Keynote speaker Mark Hart said he saw more rain coming from the airport to St. Gregory the Great Parish in Williamsville then in the last six months at his Phoenix home. But the weather did not dampen the spirits of the 160 high schoolers […]
Bishop John Timon, CM, left a lasting impression on the Diocese of Buffalo, the full scope of which is probably not well known. Bishop Timon, who served in Buffalo from 1847 to 1867, was not only the founder of the diocese, but the foundation as well. He built the first hospital in the city, as […]
The faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo have begun a journey to reinvigorate the Catholic faith throughout Western New York. Just as Jesus’ disciples traveled with Him on the road to Emmaus, the local disciples are traveling on their own Road to Renewal. All are invited to join Bishop Michael W. Fisher and representatives from […]
The Northern Erie Vicariate has a foundation built on educators, martyrs and saints. The area also has influences from both immigrants and Native Americans. This groundwork has guided the diocese for 175 years. Msgr. Robert E. Zapfel, vicar forane for Northern Erie, described these influences in a homily marking the 175th anniversary of the Diocese […]
St. Gregory the Great’s Youth & Young Adult Ministry is hosting a conference for high school-aged teens Aug. 5-6. “YouCon: Rise” will take place on St. Greg’s Williamsville campus, and feature national speaker Mark Hart. The experience will include amazing talks, prayer moments, fun activities, and food. “The idea came from seeing the state of our youth have been […]
After 53 years of dedication to education, Sister Judy Beiswanger, OSF, has decided to retire from the classroom and just wait to see where God leads her. Sister Judy is best known for her work at Immaculate Conception Parish in East Aurora, where she served as the director of religious education for 16 years. “My […]
Archbishop John C. Wester’s recent pastoral letter, “Living in the Light of Christ’s Peace: A Conversation Towards Nuclear Disarmament,” has raised hopes among many that those who follow Jesus’ way of nonviolent peacemaking can help the world achieve total nuclear disarmament. From his reading of the Gospel, Archbishop Wester concluded, “There are no exceptions, no […]
