Canisius University made impressive gains in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s “Best Colleges” for 2025. The annual rankings evaluate the overall quality of higher education institutions as well as their performance in specific categories. This year Canisius improved its standing among regional colleges and universities in the North in areas core to […]
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Parish Pastoral Council of Blessed Sacrament Church, will host a Welcome Back Celebration for all of the Downtown Family of Parishes. This event, celebrating the return of the school year and the end of summer, will feature a community Mass at 10:30 a.m. celebrated in the church. Immediately following Mass, […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University will celebrate its annual Vincentian Heritage Week Sept. 21-28, with a series of events that highlight its rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and this year’s theme, “If you want peace, work for justice.” The celebration kicked off on Saturday, Sept. 21, […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School Open House is almost here. Prospective students and their parents can stop by the South Buffalo institution Sept. 25 & 26 from 6-8 p.m. to tour the campus with current Timon students, explore the brand new athletic center and new National Fuel Gas pre-engineering classroom. Guests can also meet the […]
TONAWANDA — Excitement had been building since the end of last year’s school year and over the summer at Cardinal O’Hara High School as the $1 million restoration of the school’s athletic complex reached its completion and dedication. On Saturday, Sept. 14, prior to the opening football game against arch-rival St. Mary’s in Lancaster, a […]
Students from Mrs. O’Connell’s eight grade class at OLV Elementary School have written prayers to Our Lady of Victory and St. Francis of Assisi, asking for their intercession in caring for others.
Canisius University is honored to announce that it is the recipient of a transformative $5 million gift from Rochester entrepreneur, philanthropist and civic leader Tom Golisano. This generous donation is part of a $360 million philanthropic initiative benefiting 82 nonprofit organizations across upstate New York, which Golisano unveiled at a news conference in Rochester on […]
Recognizing a significant need in the community, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has opened a Personal Care Closet at its 1298 Main St. location in Buffalo. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the third Thursday of every month, effective Thursday, Sept. 19. WIC and SNAP recipients may visit […]
WINE – Women in the New Evangelization – which planned a Catholic women’s conference for Saturday, Oct. 5, have postponed the event until November 2025. In its place will be a smaller function that evening. “Why the Church Needs Wine:” Women in the New Evangelization will take place Oct. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Aloysius […]
The parish pastoral councils of Blessed Sacrament Church and St. Louis Church are pleased to announce that they will produce the Church on Fire series for 2024-2025. The lecture and concert series presents opportunities for the faithful to create positive moments of engagement, learning, reflection and inspiration as expressed through word, music and song. The […]
