The Coronavirus has caused an unprecedented reaction through the world. Entire countries are experiencing lockdowns with people told to stay at home. Popular tourist attractions are shut down. Photographs of empty streets and deserted hot spots fill the internet. Essential workers, such as pharmacists, bankers and cooks still go into the office, but nonessential workers […]
At the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are the doctors and nurses, treating patients with their medical expertise. But there is another person on the front lines: the chaplain. When all the doctors can do is not enough, it is a chaplain who comes to ease the patient. Father Richard Augustyn and Father John […]
“When I say Christ, you say Lives.” “Christ!” “Lives!” With that the 68th annual diocesan Youth Convention kicked off, seeing hundreds of teenagers gather at the Buffalo Grand Hotel for a weekend of faith, fun and friendship. “Christ is alive. He is our hope and in a wonderful way, He brings youth to our world […]
A staple of the annual Diocesan Youth Convention is the presenting of the Manus Christi Awards. Meaning Hands of Christ, the award recognizes teens who do the work of Jesus on earth. Manus Christi nominations are based on the young person’s personal relationship to Jesus and the Church, outstanding moral character, activities in youth ministry, […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has been hit with a one-two punch. Just after filing Chapter 11 reorganization, the Coronavirus hit the country. Already the St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been cancelled. The University at Buffalo has moved classes online. Non-medical personal will not be allowed to visit nursing homes. Shea’s has shut down productions. The […]
