Msgr. David M. Gallivan, who passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 83, had a fascinating life due to his ministry with the Spanish speaking community. What follows is a story that ran in the Western New York Catholic on the 50th anniversary of Msgr. Gallivan’s priestly ordination. Msgr. David Gallivan’s life as […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo launched Appeal 2025 setting a goal of $8.5 million for the 101st annual campaign. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · January 8, 2025 – Catholic Charities announces goal for 2025 Appeal “There are too many on the margins who are struggling,” Daniel Mecca, vice chair of Appeal 2025, said at […]
It took the Magi 12 days to reach Jesus, but the three kings of Family of Parishes #21 reached their destinations in just a few hours. The vans probably helped. To celebrate Epiphany or Three Kings Day, Family #21 sent out two teams of kings to bless the homes of their parishioners. Each of the […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has begun both Jubilee 2025 and a Year of Healing. This will be a year marked with prayer, pilgrimage and celebration. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · December 30, 2024 – Diocese celebrates Mass to mark Jubilee 2025 and Year of Healing A jubilee year, also known as a “holy […]
The diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity, which addresses the pastoral and spiritual needs of the various minority and immigrant populations of the Diocese of Buffalo, has expanded its reach into the Asian community. The newly-formed Asian Commission, composed of two Vietnamese, three Korean, and three Burmese members, will address the economic and spiritual concerns of […]
Instead of balloons and searchlights, EquipmentShare is making their presence known by giving to the community before they even move in. The construction rental business that will open in Niagara Falls soon, donated 36 new coats and 100 dignity bags to Catholic Charities just before Mother Nature dropped 28 inches of snow, putting Western New […]
The aptly named Magnificat Choir sang at Holy Cross Parish for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Not only did the performance display the culture of the Rwandan choir, it also served as a third anniversary celebration. The traditional dancing group, Ikirezi, also performed at the Mass. “We used to sing in our country back […]
Students at Cardinal O’Hara High School seized a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about China firsthand. Six students and two teacher chaperones from the Tonawanda school partnered with Lewiston-Porter High School to spend 12 days as part of an educational cultural exchange. Paul Casseri, superintendent of Lew-Port Schools, has been visiting China for […]
Since the STREAM curriculum came to diocesan elementary schools, special events such as the X-STREAM Games and Diocesan Spelling Bee have taken place to highlight the special skills learned from those studying science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math. On Nov. 22, the Catholic Schools Department hosted a Math competition at Our Lady of the […]
