Friar Emmanuel Wenke, OFM Conv., who grew up in Olean and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish there, will be ordained to the priesthood at OLV National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. He is a member of Our Lady of the Angels Province Franciscan Friars […]
Russell J. Salvatore, who has made a name for himself in both fine dining and philanthropy, has gifted the Diocese of Buffalo with a new delivery van. The Ram Promaster 2500 High Roof will provide great assistance to the diocesan Purchasing Department to offer greater efficiency and timeliness when making deliveries. “We’re very grateful to […]
Young adults 21-39 years of age are invited to “Theology on Tap” presented by the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawandas and Buffalo Dental Group on Wednesday, Aug. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Buffalo Yacht Club, 1 Porter Ave., Buffalo 14201. The evening will feature a keynote talk from Father Peter Karalus, vicar […]
St. LOUIS, Mo. — Church attendance has dropped off since the pandemic for Generation X more sharply than for other age groups, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 adults conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that the percentage of people ages 39 to 57 who attended a […]
The diary of St. Faustina Kowalska has fascinated and intrigued Catholics for decades. Now, Buffalo’s own Father Bill Quinlivan has examined the subject in his latest book, “Divine Mercy In and Out of Season.” Father Quinlivan has spent most of his priesthood learning about St. Faustina and her message of Divine Mercy. “I admittedly was […]
BOWMANSVILLE — All are invited to take part in a candlelight evening of prayer and Holy Hour of Adoration in Reparation for the sins of this world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. The altar of the diocesan shrine on Genesee Street […]
A Catholic faith-and-family-friendly production company in Hollywood, California, Family Theater Productions, has signed a deal with PBS Plus to distribute the company’s half-hour film on a Native American girl who used basketball as a ticket to college and giving back to her people. “Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer” is from Emmy, Gabriel and Christopher Award-winning […]
Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti, the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo’s oldest priest, was laid to rest July 17 following a funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, Kenmore. Bishop Michael W. Fisher was the principal celebrant of the Mass that saw a standing room only church honor both the priest and man who meant so much […]
As young people from all over the world gather in Lisbon, Portugal, for World Youth Day, Lackawanna will host its own domestic celebration. Coinciding with Father Baker Day, OLV National Shrine & Basilica will host a day of prayer, socializing and recreation on July 30, from 2:30-10 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Joe Heschmeyer, a […]
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican will again offer a plenary indulgence to mark the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. The indulgence can be received by grandparents, the elderly, and all Catholics who, “motivated by the true spirit of penance and charity,” participate in Pope Francis’ July 23 Mass in […]
