The tradition of St. Joseph’s Day began during the Middle Ages when there was a severe drought in Sicily. In desperation, people asked St. Joseph, their patron, to intervene. They promised if rain came they would prepare a big feast in his honor. Tradition says their prayers were answered with rainy weather. In gratitude, banquet […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration is accepting applications for its new master of science in accounting program. The program, which will start in the fall of 2023, is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the field of accounting, offering a comprehensive curriculum that covers both traditional and contemporary […]
Bishop Timon–St. Jude High School in Buffalo welcomes Drew Belica as the head coach for the varsity lacrosse team. Since October 2014, Belica has served as the director of player personnel and as an instructional coach in the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy, educating and developing athletes while assisting them in their collegiate recruiting process. For the […]
The Diocese of Buffalo will sponsor two Catholic High School Information Nights. All parents are invited to bring their sixth to eighth grade students to learn about Catholic high school opportunities. Students may currently be enrolled in public and private schools. High school representatives will be available to answer questions, discuss financial aid, and provide […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University and Pegula Sports and Entertainment have announced a partnership to create career pathways and scholarship opportunities for students studying in the university’s College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management. The first cohort of PSE Scholars at Niagara University will begin this fall. Graduating high school seniors interested in the fields […]
The #NDASaints in the Our Lady Media Club produced a short video message for our family and friends in the Buffalo Fire Department. Please join them in thanking these brave women and men for their service to our community. Our Lady Media is a video production club based at Notre Dame Academy in South Buffalo. […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University has partnered with Niagara Memorial Medical Center to strategically elevate workforce opportunities through the establishment of paid work opportunities at the hospital. “We have had a long-standing relationship with the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and it is great to build on that legacy with this working agreement,” said Father […]
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O’Hara High School is taking aim at a sport just introduced to the school’s curriculum – archery. “Archery is often thought of as a low-impact sport, but it’s one that requires skill, coordination, muscular strength and endurance, especially of the upper and mid-body, and flexibility, as well as power, which is what […]
ORCHARD PARK — The weekend of Feb. 17-18, the students of Nativity of Our Lord School performed “Frozen Jr.” The enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the […]
TONAWANDA — Students at Cardinal O’Hara High School are thinking spring with a new Garden Club, not just to help the environment but to enhance the school and learn hands-on how to garden. The club, directed by science teachers Lyn Porcelli and Erika Doktor, met with Michelle Lockett, community engagement director of Niagara River Greenway […]