Bishop Michael W. Fisher wishes everyone a happy Easter.
An ancient tradition that creates a new beginning? The blessing of the Chrism oils. The oils, consecrated during a special Mass, will be used to welcome the catechumens to the Church at the Easter vigil, and other sacraments throughout the years. St. Joseph Cathedral welcomed a packed house to witness and participate in the sacred […]
The Renewal in the Church has been happening since the time of Jesus Christ. Father Bryan Zielenieski, diocesan vicar for Renewal and Development, reminded guests of that fact during the March 22 Renewal Conference, titled Jesus Christ’s Mission is the Same. Our Reality is Different. “We are not in the Renewal simply as a program, […]
A wave of khaki flooded St. Joseph Cathedral as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls from across the diocese gathered for the 50th annual Religious Awards Ceremony. The March 23 event saw eight different awards presented to scouts as recognition of their service and dedication. Scouting remains close to the heart of Bishop […]
Palm Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral featured the usual traditions Sunday, March 23, from beginning with the blessing of the palms, to the reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. It was a celebration of Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, followed soon after by his betrayal, suffering and crucifixion. […]
St. Joseph is remembered as a carpenter who had a low-key ministry. He raised Jesus, teaching Him the value and dignity of a trade, but has startling little presence in the Bible. Like St. Joseph, hundreds of faithful “give us that quiet, but strong example of one who continues to do the work and the […]
SWORMVILLE — Students at St. Mary School Swormville celebrated “Spirit Week” before heading on February break. The faculty and students had a great deal of fun, and celebrated all week with themed dress-up days, special presentations, guest speakers, and more. Spirit Week serves not only as a break for students from the rigor of their […]
For some, it was the right time. Candidates and catechumens took another step toward full communion with the Catholic Church by participating in the Rite of Election. The Feb. 18 ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral saw nearly 150 names being entered into the Book of the Elect. The Rite of Election closes the period of […]
St. Andrew Parish and its grammar school, St. Andrew Country Day School, in the Town of Tonawanda, will close on or before June 30, the Diocese of Buffalo has announced. The parish and the school have been plagued by financial challenges over the last few years, and in recent months, the financial crisis reached an […]
Ash Wednesday arrived with Cupid this year. The beginning of the Lenten season coincided with Valentine’s Day. But the latter holiday didn’t prevent Catholics from embarking on their journey of spiritual preparedness and inner reflection, in advance of the Paschal Triduum and Easter. Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated Mass on the morning of Ash Wednesday […]
