“Are you happy with the world today?” That was the question presented as Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine kicked off their monthly tribute to Our Lady of Fatima. The May 13 Mass included a rosary procession to the outdoor stone shrine. The special devotion will continue on the 13th of every month […]
Last December, I began my 25th year as a reporter at the Western New York Catholic. Back then it was a 60-page paper packed with stories about parish happenings, clergy assignments, youth events, and those special people that make the diocese the rich community that it is. The paper dates back to 1872, as the […]
My dear friends, fellow members of the Buffalo community, On this day a year ago, our community experienced an act of what can only be described as pure evil, taking from us cherished family members and loved ones, lifelong friends, and the misguided notion that a trip to the grocery store could be just that. […]
On Sunday, May 14, Western New York will mark one year anniversary of the horrific, racially targeted violence that took 10 innocent lives, and injured three others at Tops on Jefferson Avenue. The following is what the Diocese of Buffalo is planning to remember the day as well as what the city of Buffalo has planned through […]
LOS ANGELES — Pray.com, the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, will broadcast the annual National Day of Prayer livestream on Thursday, May 4, at 8 p.m. Founders Steve Gatena and Matthew Potter will add their prayers for the nation to those of other participants, centered around this year’s […]
Many parishes celebrated Holy Week for the first time as a family this year, and found the blessings to be bountiful. The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord, which has parishes in Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga and Bowmansville knew some adjustments would have to be made as they had three priests serving six parishes. “There was […]
On May 1 & 2, local Regal Cinemas will run a new double-feature about St. Joseph featuring “Our Liberator: St. Joseph and the Priests of Dachau” and “A Father’s Heart: The Miracles of St. Joseph Today.” “Our Liberator,” produced by the Knights of Columbus, is a short documentary about a miracle St. Joseph did for […]
Join your female friends in faith for an evening of peace, wellness and fellowship to celebrate the month of Mary at Kin Loch Farmstead on Thursday, May 18 from 7-8:45 p.m. Activities include movement and praying the Rosary by SoulCore, tea tasting, and making your own lavender sachet. A $30 donation will benefit the Mother […]
Friends in faith are invited to an incredible high-energy indoor cycling experience at Rebel Ride on Friday, May 12, to celebrate the Legacy of Father Baker. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., with optional hair braiding. Cycle class starts at 6:30 p.m. An afterparty with refreshments will take place at 7:30 p.m. A $30 donation will […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY –– Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will host two exhibition receptions celebrating Biological Regionalism: Niagara River, Western New York by Alberto Rey on Thursday, April 20, from 4-6 p.m. for CAM of NU Members and the Niagara University community and from 6-8 p.m. for the public. “For some people, including myself, seeing […]
