Offering a prayerful witness, a group of people gathers outside the Planned Parenthood offices in West Seneca. Members of the group meet three times a week to pray to rosary in hopes of preventing abortions. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Outside the Planned Parenthood offices in West Seneca, a dozen and a half people stretch […]
One can look to St. Joseph as a model for vocations. When he learned his virgin wife was carrying the Lord’s child, he discerned his part in the God’s plan and learned his role in the life of Jesus. In this Year of St. Joseph, our Buffalo seminarians look to St. Joseph as they […]
John and Molly Finch speak on married life at the Aug. 7 vocations conference. Held at St. Amelia Parish in Tonawanda, the conference explained the call to marriage, single life, priesthood and religious life. Photo by Nicole Dzimira The word vocations is usually associated with choosing a career, but the term literally means calling. To […]
Five founding members of the COHS Thanks-A-Million Campaign gather to celebrate their 50 year reunions at the O’Hara Fest which took place at the school July 30. From left, Paul ’70 and Kathryn ’71 Murray, Nancy LaTulip ’71, Joe Nicosia ’71, Shawn ’70 and Janet ’70 Cunningham, Charles and Donna ’71 Matlach. Photo courtesy of […]
Four local deacons banded together to guide their parishes, and the rest of the diocese, as we pass through rough waters. Using the notion that strong parishes make a strong diocese, they planned an initiative designed to make the parish stronger, holier and a more important part of every parishioner’s life in real and tangible […]
Father James Bastian (from left) stands with Bishop Michael W. Fisher, Deacon Howard Morgan and Deacon Timothy Chriswell during Mass at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ransomville. The bishop visited the Niagara County parish to consecrate the new altar. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi The new altar, ambo and tabernacle stand at Immaculate Conception Parish in […]
Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti accepts birthday wishes from Mary Lou Cappellini, just one of the many people at St. John the Baptist Parish in Kenmore that wanted to thank him for his many years of dedicated service to the Church. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Part 2 of 2 Even when bad luck came his way, […]
Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti (left), with Father Michael Parker, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Kenmore, prepares for Communion. He explained that after accepting the Eucharist, Catholics become living tabernacles. The July 18 Mass became a 100th birthday celebration for Msgr. Lorenzetti. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi (Part 1 of 2) Every month or […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher speaks with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown about his concerns with gun violence in Western New York. The two took part in a prayer rally in Niagara Square on July 21. Area clergy and concerned citizens gathered in Niagara Square on Wednesday, July 21, to call for peace on the streets of […]
In this 2019 photo, Father John Mack was waiting for word of a live liver donor. A year after his transplant, he is ready to teach again. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo It’s been a hard year for everyone, but especially hard for Father John Mack who had to undergo a liver transplant in the midst […]
