Bishop Michael W. Fisher wants the 175th diocesan anniversary to be a year of service. He led the way when he visited the Response to Love Center and helped serve chicken and ribs to the 150 or so guests. The May 5 visit included meeting with the many guests who live below the poverty level. […]
Our Lady of Pompeii will hold their final Faith-Enrichment Series presentation with an hour of contemporary Christian and original music highlighting God’s sense of humor led by Mary Palmer, director of music for the Lancaster parish. Palmer promises opportunities for prayer and meditation throughout the night. “It’s meant to reach people in a raw level,” […]
A week before Mother’s Day, Bishop Michael W. Fisher said he would celebrate a second Mother’s Day – one for expectant mothers. The May 1 Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral included the rite for the blessing of a child in the womb. “I’m not sure about that term (expectant mother),” the bishop mused. “I know expecting […]
What started in a small room at the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s central office in 2009 has grown to a ministry that covers four counties and serves more than 1,700 families a year. The Gianna Molla Outreach Pregnancy Center serves families by providing material, emotional and spiritual support to mothers, fathers and families in need […]
The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver recognized God’s love during Divine Mercy Sunday. The international fraternal service order gathered at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Buffalo on April 24, where they shared their experiences of God’s mercy. Bringing up the name of Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ, who was murdered by an ex-inmate […]
Real Presence. Real Hope. Real Mission. Soon those words will be seen in every Catholic Church in Western New York. As the Diocese of Buffalo kicks off a celebration of its 175th anniversary, there is a hope that everyone can refocus their faith on Jesus and continue His mission in our local community. “People should […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher, assisted by Father Sean Paul Fleming and Deacon Steve Schumer, celebrated Easter Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on April 17. Cantors, a choir and the Cathedral Brass added to the pageantry of the special liturgy. (Photos by Patrick J. Buechi)
St. Augustine has called the Easter Vigil Mass the “mother of all vigils.” Anyone attending St. Joseph Cathedral on April 16 would likely agree. The two-hour celebration welcomed two people into the Church, a third reading from Scripture, and fire. The service began in near total darkness as a part of the Service of Light. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher, Father Sean Paul Fleming and Deacon Steve Schumer lead a Holy Thursday celebration at St. Joseph Cathedral. The April 14 Mass, which begins the Triduum, saw Bishop Fisher wash the feet of several guests. Mary Lynn Murrett served as lector. Deacon Steve Schumer read from the Gospel of John. Father Fleming, […]
Students learned some hard facts about inequality during Mount St. Mary Academy’s Service and Justice Days. Then they challenged themselves to end the injustice that they now see in society. Service and Justice Days is a two-day workshop-filled experience where the students learn different aspects of social justice. Topics include everything from Accessibility of Sustainable […]
