The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo will host the annual Curé of Ars Thursday, Oct. 5. The awards dinner supports formation of local seminarians, deacons and lay ecclesial ministers. Father James Croglio and Sister Patricia Burkard, OSF, will be honored for their Christian dedication and service that marked the life of St. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher recently sat down with Phil Arno from WBBZ-TV to talk about the state of the diocese, the Road to Renewal, and his experiences as bishop of Buffalo over the past two and a half years. For those who missed it when it first aired, here are links to the two-part interview. […]
The Bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist, and […]
“Challenging times call for challenging approaches.” That’s what motivates the men’s ministry group known as Quo Vadis. These men look to strengthen the traditional role of men. Feeling masculinity has been under attack and portrayed in a false light, Quo Vadis examines the role of men in today’s society. “It’s a ministry for men, by […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis extolled Wednesday the “apostolic zeal” of St. Daniele Comboni, an Italian missionary priest and bishop who fought to end slavery in Africa. Comboni witnessed “the horror of slavery” as a missionary in the mid-19th century in what is now Sudan. In his writings, he spoke of slavery more than 450 […]
Enjoy an evening of hot apple cider and fellowship by the fireplace of Lafayette Brewing Company (391 Washington St., Buffalo) on Friday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. This Fall Celebration is for Catholic single adults in their 30s and 40s. Please bring a gift card, in any amount, as a donation to enter the event. […]
The Peace and Justice Committee of Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo is pleased to announce a talk by Andrew Yates, program coordinator for Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Center, to be held on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall of the church, 1029 Delaware Ave., at West Utica Street. The parish […]
Police, firefighters and all other first responders were honored for their heroic sacrifice and service at the annual Blue Mass held at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 10. “My brothers and sisters, welcome to our annual Blue Mass where we honor all of our men and women who protect our community,” said Bishop Michael W. […]
Father Michael LaMarca, pastor of the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawandas/Family #18, experienced a dream come true. The fan of all Buffalo sports has been named chaplain for the Buffalo Bills, taking the reins from Msgr. Francis Weldgen, who served as spiritual counsel to the team for 32 years. The two met recently at […]
BOWMANSVILLE — Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine invites everyone to a full day of adoration and a Holy Hour of Reparation on First Friday, Oct. 6. “Make reparation for the ingratitude of men. Spend an hour in prayer to appease Divine justice, to implore mercy for sinners, to honor Me, to console […]
