On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Central Niagara Catholic Family will be hosting the one man play about Venerable Nelson H. Baker called “She Did it All!” It’s part biographical, part dramatic, and part fun. The performance by Michael Sacilowski strives to educate, inspire and entertain. Come see “Father Baker” tell his story at St. John […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of the Olean soup kitchen, the university is striving to ensure the Warming House is around for at least another 50 years. To kick off Francis […]
Join us for a coffee tasting and fellowship at Kornerstone Café & Juice Bar (701 Seneca St, Buffalo) on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. This coffee talk gathering is for Catholic single adults 35-55 years old. Pay $18 at the door and bring an optional gift card to benefit the St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy […]
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O’Hara High School is welcoming two key staff members as the 2024-25 year gets under way. David Brick will take on the responsibility of assistant principal and Tyler Lloyd will combine his role as physical education teacher and athletic director. A 2011 graduate of O’Hara, Brick will work closely with O’Hara’s principal […]
The Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported Aug. 28 that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila, a doctor of the Church, remains incorrupt after her death on Oct. 4, 1582, almost five centuries ago. “Today the tomb of St. Teresa was opened and we have verified that it is in the same condition as […]
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced Tuesday its “satisfaction” that China has officially recognized Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen as bishop of Tianjin. “This provision is a positive fruit of the dialogue established over the years between the Holy See and the Chinese government,” reads a Holy See statement released Aug. 27. According to Reuters, 95-year-old […]
WASHINGTON — A new study from an Italian researcher that analyzes the blood on the Shroud of Turin argues that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels. Giulio Fanti, a professor of mechanical and thermal measurements at the University of Padua, claims that a macroscopic […]
The Diocese of Buffalo Lay Pension Plan will be offering a limited-time lump sum buyout to eligible active, former and retired employees who were enrolled in the legacy defined benefit pension plan previously provided by parishes, Catholic schools, and other Catholic family affiliates throughout the Diocese of Buffalo to their employees. Eligible participants are soon […]
MUNDELEIN, Ill. — The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Most people, upon hearing of this celebration, would think of it as something rather sweet and sentimental, a quaint devotion for grandmothers with a taste for saccharine spirituality. But when we examine this feast as we should, […]
Many are familiar with the story of Father Edward J. Flanagan from the 1938 Oscar-winning film “Boys Town” starring Spencer Tracy. Now a new documentary on the famous priest promises a deeper look into Father Flanagan’s life when it hits theaters for one night only on Oct. 8. “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan […]
