The Parish Council of Blessed Sacrament Church is pleased to announce that a special Taizé-Tenebrae service will be held on Good Friday, April 18, at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., in Buffalo. The service, The Funeral of Our Lord, is a combination of the 20th century ecumenical Taizé service and the eighth century Tenebrae […]
Canisius University announced Tuesday that President Steve Stoute will be returning from his temporary leave of absence this week to resume his leadership duties. Stoute began his leave of absence on March 23 to support and care for a member of his immediate family who was facing a serious health issue. “We are grateful that […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — More than 250 students and teachers from 15 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2025 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, April 4. “This is one of my favorite days of the year,” said Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School. “I love seeing the excitement and passion […]
Deacon Robert Albert Bauer of Amherst, passed away March 28, 2025, at Buffalo VA Medical Center after a short illness. He was 92. He is survived by Rosemary Bowhers Bauer, his beloved wife of almost 63 years; daughters Marie Evans and Susan Rubio; son Robert J. Bauer; grandsons Paul and Edward Evans, Hunter and Jonathan […]
VATICAN CITY — More than 20,000 pilgrims from 90 countries – including patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and other health care professionals – participated in the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers at the Vatican over the weekend. The April 5-6 jubilee is one of the major celebrations of the 2025 Jubilee Year. […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — One of the country’s leading social science researchers on homelessness and assisted housing policy, Dr. Dennis P. Culhane, will discuss his recent work at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at St. Bonaventure University’s Rigas Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The program, “Understanding Homelessness: A Conversation with Dr. […]
Appeal officials announced Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,061,129, which is 59 percent of this year’s $8.5 million goal. Last year’s Appeal 2024 did not reach the $5 million mark until April 23. […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School Swormville students are wrapping those in need in warmth and prayer this Lenten season. As part of their Ash Wednesday Retreat, the entire school came together to make fleece prayer blankets that are being distributed to victims of the recent California wildfires. Many families lost everything during the January 2025 […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s School of Education will host a spring forum for educators, educators in training, and counselors on the impact of artificial intelligence and how to engage with it responsibly. Educators can participate virtually or on campus in the forum, “Think Before You Prompt: AI, Bias and Academic Integrity.” The online […]