LAKE VIEW — Southowns Catholic School had a very busy Catholic Schools Week full of fun activities and themed dress-down days. The students kicked it all off with Mass followed by their annual Open House on Sunday, Jan. 29. The school raised over $500 for Operation Good Neighbor by selling tickets for a chance to […]
Catholic Schools across the Diocese of Buffalo kicked off Catholic Schools Week with the first diocesan-wide spelling bee. Each school was invited to conduct its own school spelling bee and send their top three spellers in grades 3-8 to the finals on Monday, Jan. 30, at Mount St. Mary Academy in Kenmore. Students braved the […]
ORCHARD PARK — On Wednesday, the smell of popcorn filled the hallways at Nativity of Our Lord School. During lunch periods the members of the Student Council passed out popcorn to the students and teachers.
EAST AURORA — Hagen Leuthe, a seventh grade student at Immaculate Conception School, became a hero when he jumped into action to save another student on Friday, Jan. 20. Hagen frequently hangs out in the principal’s office after school as he waits for the West Seneca bus to arrive. This day was no different except […]
Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School invites everyone to join its Kaleidoscope Gala. All proceeds from the event will benefit students through the Fr. Joel Campbell Scholarship. One of the definitions of a Kaleidoscope is a constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements. A kaleidoscope is made up of many assorted colors, sizes and […]
As Catholic Schools Week began, Bishop Michael W. Fisher visited Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Orchard Park to thank the students and parents for choosing Catholic education. The Jan. 29 Mass saw students from the elementary school taking on the roles of greeters, gift bearers, and readers. Begun in 1974, National Catholic Schools Week […]
An annual celebration of Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Buffalo returns in the final days of January and first days of February. Catholic Schools Week activities will be held within schools Jan. 30 through Feb. 3. The week will kick off with a special recognition during 9 a.m. Mass Sunday, Jan. 29 at Nativity […]
Educators and those who support Catholic education received recognition at the 23rd annual diocesan education fundraiser. Highlights from the Jan. 26, luncheon can be seen on “Shooting for the Stars,” which will air Saturday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. on WBBZ-TV. This is the largest fundraiser for Catholic schools. All the proceeds will be used […]
Students at St. Mary School in Swormville have been learning about the importance of eucharistic adoration, where the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament, is visible in a monstrance. In Katie Bishop’s Religion classes, the students rehearsed some simple prayers for […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University celebrated the completion of an $11.5 million renovation project at its Kiernan Recreation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 19. The project was funded through a $1 million grant from the NYS Higher Education Capital matching program, as well as other private donations and university investments. “The renovated […]
