Faculties have been granted to Father David T. Krzeszowski, an extern priest from Poland who has previously served in the Diocese of Buffalo. Father Krzeszowski is ministering as full-time chaplain in the VA Western New York Healthcare System located at the VA Medical Center on Bailey Avenue, Buffalo. Father Paul Mukasa, an extern priest from […]
Slavery ended in the 19th century, right? Wrong. It’s an easy enough mistake to make. After all, the end of America’s civil war and the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – both in 1865 – brought an end to slavery in the U.S. And the British Slavery Abolition Act in 1834 ended slavery in […]
SWORMVILLE — All are invited to attend a four day Rosary Revival at St. Mary’s Swormville, Aug. 11-14. Father George Knab, OMI, will lead a journey through the decades of the Holy Rosary in preparation of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15 and their Mass of Thanksgiving commemorating […]
“What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?” Pope Francis asked Aug. 2 on his official profile on X. He then invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” The Holy Father posted this message as part of the Year of Prayer 2024, […]
Canisius University announced that it is introducing three new academic programs aimed at preparing students for careers in high-demand fields. The new programs are: a BS in biomedical science; a 4+1 degree that includes a BS in mathematics leading to an MS in data analytics; and a 4+1 degree that includes a BS in psychology […]
Sister Karen Allen, OSF, who led a ministry of education and retreat work that spanned nearly 70 years, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Stella Niagara Health Center. She was 97. The former Joan Allen was born to Francis and Florence (Schaub) Allen, on Feb. 28, 1927, in Buffalo. She attended Buffalo Academy of the […]
Deacon Phillip Amantia, a deacon for the Diocese of Buffalo, passed away on July 29, 2024. Born Oct. 11, 1944, to Christopher and Rose (Gerbasi) Amantia, Deacon Amantia graduated from Aquinas Institute in Rochester in 1962. Then he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Trine University in Angola, Indiana, and an MBA from SUNY […]
To coincide with World Breastfeeding Week, expectant and young families are invited to attend a free Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities of Buffalo Women, Infant and Children nutrition program on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sheridan Park located on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. Supported by several local community […]
Sister Marjorie Wiesnet, SSS, of Clarence, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Sister Marjorie served as a professional social worker at several local agencies. Margaret Wiesnet was born in Buffalo as the third daughter of Albert and Magdalena (Berger) Wiesnet on Dec. 22, 1934. She attended grade school at […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University has been selected to receive a grant from the New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund. The award of nearly $261,500 will be used to formulate a general anti-viral therapeutic using Cholestosome technology, a molecule delivery system developed at Niagara by Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry. It was one of […]
