BALTIMORE — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during the Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore was elected as USCCB vice president. They succeed Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and Archbishop Allen […]
In November, we commemorate National Black Catholic History Month. It is a time of solemnity and celebration – hence the theme “A Legacy of Pain and Triumph,” chosen during the Diocese of Buffalo 175th anniversary year. During this time I think of the African American spiritual which captures the sentiment of the faith journey of […]
On this last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, we celebrate the Feast of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The Sunday gathering of the faithful around the altar of the Lord is the weekly high point of our spiritual lives. This weekend, however, I dispense Catholics in those areas of the diocese affected by the snow storm, […]
(Pope Francis has invited the worldwide Church to journey together in a Synod to think about how the future Church needs to serve its people. This is the first of three articles taking a look at our own diocesan synod document, how it relates to documents around the country and around the world, and where […]
When Hawaii native Rochelle Souza entered the convent, she followed in the footsteps of her childhood heroes – the Sisters of St. Francis and St. Joan of Arc. The sisters were her teachers at what was then called St. Francis Convent School in Honolulu, and she was fascinated by the French saint whose name she […]
Sometimes God’s call to his service comes to the most unlikely people and at the most unlikely time. Take Sister Maria Angelina Medina. She was baptized and confirmed but had little contact with women religious when growing up. Her father was in the U.S. Air Force, the family moved often, and she was educated in […]
As the Diocese of Buffalo celebrates its 175th anniversary, everyone at the diocese encourages the faithful to explore the varied parishes that enhance the spirituality and beauty of the eight counties of Western New York. Religious and historical significance can be found by visiting some of the far-off worship sites. Our Lady of the Snows […]
The Franciscan Friars and the community of Mt. Irenaeus invite everyone to their annual online auction, Nov. 4-13. Mt. Irenaeus is a Franciscan Mountain Retreat located in Allegany County . The online Mountain Auction can be found at: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/dbf7cb17/lpZnILMru0qQVCczCnvi9w?u=https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=1691 and includes a variety of unique items, including original artwork and photography by the founder of […]
Everyone knows Halloween is the day we dress as our favorite heroes, villains and ghosts to get candy from our neighbors. But have you ever thought about the roots and religious significance of All Hallows Eve? A celebration much like Halloween, with bonfires and feasting on apples, was part of pagan worship for centuries. The […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics around the globe long to share the Gospel with a world in need, but they see situations and tensions within the Church that challenge their ability to do so, said one of the drafters of the document for the continental phase of the Synod of Bishops. The reports sent to […]
