ST. BONAVENTURE — A cadre of students in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents. Last fall, the university received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation […]
Blessed Sacrament Parish has Bills fever and hopes it spreads. The Buffalo parish will host a Mass, family picnic, and Bills tailgate party on Sunday, Oct. 6. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. inside the Delaware Avenue church. The picnic will follow immediately with free hot dogs and hamburgers, a 50/50 raffle, games and activities […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Patryk G. Sobczyk has been appointed full-time chaplain at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, effective Oct. 1. He will reside at Holy Family Church rectory in Buffalo. He had been serving as parochial vicar of Family #28. Father Samuel T. Giangreco has been appointed parochial vicar […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the second assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Wednesday with a Mass concelebrated by over 400 priests, bishops and cardinals in St. Peter’s Square in which he warned synod delegates against imposing their own “agendas” during the nearly monthlong discussions. “Let us be careful not to see our […]
Canisius University announced the appointment of Lawrence T. Potter Jr., Ph.D., as its new vice president for Academic Affairs, effective Nov. 11. Potter was selected to lead the university’s academic vision and strategic initiatives following an extensive nationwide search conducted with the assistance of AGB Search LLC. “Dr. Potter brings a wealth of experience and […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University offers students a better return on their educational investment than all 72 other colleges in the north, according to the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “America’s Best Colleges.” The “Best Value” calculation considers a school’s academic quality and the net cost of attendance for […]
Sister Deborah Marie Ciolek, a Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph for 49 years, died peacefully on Sept. 24, 2024, at the age of 70. Deborah Marie Ciolek was born on Dec. 15, 1953, in Detroit, to Richard and Irene (Zajac) Ciolek. On Aug. 29, 1972, she entered the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph as a […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the rich legacy and exciting future of the Jandoli School of Communication during the school’s 75th anniversary and Hellinger celebration Oct. 19 on campus. The festivities include the 2024 Hellinger Award ceremony honoring Hellinger Award winner Rich Williams, ’24, and honorable mention Cassidey Kavathas, ’24, and the […]
Holy Cross Parish in Buffalo hosted the annual Diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass on Sunday, Sept. 22. Bishop Michael W. Fisher served as main celebrant, while Deacon Miguel Santos delivered the homily. Members of the congregation brought their “sazón” or flavor of their home country and a traditional dish to share. All photos by Nicole Dzimira
The annual Curé of Ars Awards dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Salvatore’s located at 6461 Transit Road in Depew. The Curé of Ars Award honors those whose lives reflect the qualities of Christian dedication and service that marked the life of St. John Vianney. The award is presented annually to individuals and […]
