Bishop Michael W. Fisher traveled to Baltimore to attend the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops general assembly just before Thanksgiving. While there he visited with the Buffalo seminarians attending St. Mary’s Seminary and University and spoke to them about their role in the Church of today. “What is it that’s giving you that strength […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher spends a moment with the many volunteers who make up the Ladies of Charity. The Ladies of Charity celebrated their 80th anniversary in Buffalo with a Mass of Thanksgiving at OLV National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna in September. (Photo courtesy of the Ladies of Charity) For the past 80 years, […]
Soon it will be Christmas, which means Christmas songs will fill the airwaves and hallways bringing good cheer to all. Father Bill Quinlivan, Buffalo’s own Singing Priest, will add to that joyfulness with his third CD of holiday tunes. “Christmas Again” features a dozen ditties that span the spectrum of Christmas memories from the parties […]
The Buffalo seminarians currently studying for the priesthood have many gifts and come from varied backgrounds. One seminarian has sung a Grammy-winning performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. James Bobak was one of about 100 voices that took part in “The Passion of Yeshua” conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and […]
Father Jerome E. Kopec, former pastor of SS. Peter & Paul Parish in Williamsville, has taken on the role of episcopal vicar for clergy. This role sees him involved in many others ministries within the diocese. He works with deacons, helps plan clergy assignments, and works with the continuing formation of priests and deacons. This […]
Yvon Dimiyo and Jim Cantella, both candidates in the permanent diaconate, help with the renovations at Holy Cross Parish on Buffalo’s West Side. (Photo courtesy of the permanent diaconate) A group of deacon candidates had their first experience of hands-on ministry as they spent a day serving the people of Holy Cross Parish on Buffalo’s […]
St. Joseph Cathedral welcomed over 80 couples celebrating special wedding anniversaries of 50, 60 and 70 years to a special wedding anniversary celebration. The Oct. 24 Mass, sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Ministries, recognizes and honors the commitment made by couples to share their lives and help each other grow with God. “We congratulate […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses Reuben, a product of the American dream, at the Response to Love Center. With the help of the center and its staff, Reuben, a Colombian refugee, has earned a job, a car and permanent residence in Buffalo. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) Bishop Michael W. Fisher made his first visit […]
Cheryl Calire, executive director of the Office of Pastoral Ministries, takes a moment during the Cultural Diversity Celebration to honor Milagros Ramos, founding director of the Office of Cultural Diversity. Ramos served the diocese for 33 years before retiring last year. After a long time in the planning stages, the diocese’s first Cultural Diversity Celebration […]
Fourth-graders Chloe, Michael and Hannah drop off some fresh socks during Notre Dame Academy’s Socktober event. The much-needed items will go to the Response to Love Center and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) Where does the time go? It seems school just started and already it’s Socktober. The students at […]
