The Women’s Business Center at Canisius University will host its eighth Annual Ignite Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Science Hall. The event celebrates women entrepreneurs in Western New York while providing powerful networking opportunities and recognizing outstanding business leaders. “Every aspect of the Ignite Awards is designed […]
Former Brothers of Mercy chaplain Father John J. Sardina died April 30, 2025, just three days shy of his 93rd birthday. Born May 3, 1932, the son of Pasquale and Maria (Provenzano) Sardina, attended Buffalo public schools before entering the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary, and later Christ the King Seminary in Olean. He was ordained March […]
OLEAN — Demonstrating skill and dedication, 114 talented student artists have been recognized in St. Bonaventure University’s annual High School Juried Art Exhibition, which runs through May 11 in the mezzanine level at the university’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The diverse works, chosen through a rigorous selection process from over 200 entries, […]
Parents seeking a child-centered, independence-fostering education need look no further than Main Street in the Village of Williamsville. Offering a fully credentialed Montessori Children’s House for little ones aged 3-6, SS. Peter & Paul School is now accepting enrollment for a limited number of students whose families prioritize early childhood development and hands-on, self-paced learning […]
After four hours of debate, the New York State Assembly passed an assisted suicide bill for the first time on April 29 by a vote of 81-67. Referred to as the “Medical Aid in Dying Act,” bill A136/S138 would amend the public health law in relation to a terminally ill patient’s request for and use […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following clergy appointments: Father Augustine Hoa Trung Tran has been appointed rector of St. Anthony of Padua Oratory, Buffalo, effective March 25. Bishop Fisher established St. Anthony of Padua an oratory on Feb. 4, to minister to the traditional Latin Mass and the Roman Catholic Italian speaking communities. […]
The St. Thomas More Guild will hold its annual luncheon on May 14, at 12 noon at the Buffalo Convention Center. This year’s gathering will honor Frank Carroll, a recently retired attorney with a long and outstanding career in the title insurance business, most of which he spent with Fidelity National Financial Inc. and subsidiary […]
OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School, Olean’s only private Catholic institution, is proud to announce its open enrollment for the upcoming academic year, inviting families to explore a transformative educational experience that blends academic excellence, personalized learning, and a nurturing, faith-based environment for students Pre-K and beyond. Nestled in the heart of Olean, STCS stands […]
The diocesan Office of Renewal will host the 2025 Renewal Conference, “Renewing in a Time of Challenge” on Friday, May 16, at St. Stanislaus Parish. The conference is an opportunity for Catholic leaders – both laity and clergy – from across the Diocese of Buffalo to come together in prayer and purpose, renewing the mission […]
The diocesan Respect Life Office welcomes all to a special Mass to celebrate and pray for mothers, fathers, families and for children in the womb. The Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., in downtown […]
