Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has appointed Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF, as chief operating officer of the Diocese of Buffalo. Sister Mary was formerly the Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities of Buffalo from 2010 through 2018. “We’re delighted to welcome Sister Mary McCarrick, a person of long accomplishment, superior administrative capabilities and uncommon insight, as we […]
In a wide-ranging interview with The Evangelist, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger said during the coronavirus pandemic it is critical to remember, “that God is with us in everything we are going through.”Bishop Scharfenberger touched on a variety of subjects including his decision to suspend Masses, the impact of social media particularly through livestreamedMasses, as well […]
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has made the following appointments. Deacon Michael C. Lemieux was the temporary administrator of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Dunkirk, effective Feb. He has been serving as permanent deacon at St. Joseph Parish in Fredonia since his 2001 ordination. Father Joseph A. Walter, pastor of St. Anthony and St. Joseph […]
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Be it ever so humble, home is the safest place to weather a storm. Until this current health crisis passes, the best thing we can do to take care of ourselves and one another is not to wander aimlessly, but to stick together with purpose. We can stay […]
