The legacy of St. John Vianney lives on here in Western New York. The 19th century French priest’s dedication to a life of service was recognized in Msgr. Richard Siepka and the Knights of Columbus, as both received the Curé of Ars Award from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Oct. […]
St. John Paul II Parish in Lake View will have a first class relic of its namesake, the former Pope John Paul II, on display for veneration Saturday, Oct. 19 through Tuesday, Oct. 22. “We’re trying to create more opportunities for people to come and pray,” explained Jonathan Molik, pastoral associate. “John Paul II is […]
They call it the “dark secret” in the family. “We didn’t talk about it,” Cynthia Walters said. But on Respect Life Sunday, before Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, she told a complete stranger that her husband wanted her to abort their daughter. “My husband was having a meltdown one day, and he goes, ‘I want […]
Tucked away in the small coastal village of Silver Creek in Chautauqua County lies St. Columban’s on the Lake, home to the Missionary Sisters of St. Columban, who, like the facility they manage, celebrated a century of service to both the young and old. The Sisters of St. Columba came to be when in December […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo celebrated the opening of a new location for its Lovejoy Food Pantry. Now located at 118 Schiller St., Buffalo, the Lovejoy Food Pantry relocated across the parking lot from its former North Ogden Street location to provide an updated and accessible space to better meet the needs of individuals and families […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — The Entrepreneurship Center at St. Bonaventure University will host a Growth Conference this fall for marketers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs. The one-day event on Friday, Oct. 11, will be packed with dynamic sessions and workshops along with networking opportunities. “We are incredibly excited about the first SBU Growth Conference. This event serves […]
The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children began in 2013 with more than 100 memorial services held across the United States to humanize aborted children. On Sept. 14, St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Cheektowaga, commemorated the observance with a talk and a rededication of its Monument to the Unborn. “Many of us have […]
St. Francis of Assisi said, “In giving, we receive.” St. Mary’s School in Swormville saw that out into action as Catholic Charities thanked the students by giving them an ice cream party. St. Mary’s raised $2,886, the most of any school, for Catholic Charities 100th annual appeal. Perry’s provided the ice cream. Catholic Charities staff […]
The bishops of New York call it a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” New York state’s Equal Rights Amendment, which promises equality regardless of race, gender or pregnancy status, could actually have dangerous consequences for children. If passed, the bill would alter the New York State Constitution Article 1, Section 11, to read, “No person shall […]
Every year, millions of men, women and children are trafficked worldwide. What’s more horrifying is, it’s happening in Western New York. Shocking statistics and frightening facts informed diocesan Respect Life coordinators of the crimes happening right in their own neighborhoods. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · September 7, 2024 – Respect Life coordinators commissioned […]
