The students of OLV Elementary School learned a few things from a guest speaker – not everyone is as fortunate as them, everyone is different, and even kids can make a difference in someone’s life. On Sept. 26, Matt Campana, founder of Hands of Gratitude, visited the Lackawanna school to explain how he makes prosthetic […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – Dr. Ahmet Kuru, director of the Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies and professor of political science at San Diego State University, will address the problems of authoritarianism and underdevelopment faced in many Muslim-majority countries during a lecture on Thursday, Sept. 28, at noon in Niagara University’s Gallagher Center. The event is […]
TONAWANDA — Students and faculty at Cardinal O’Hara High School thought they heard a duck quacking in the hallways on Tuesday morning. It seems their hearing was fine when Isabel Krajewski, a senior at O’Hara and her friend Kiera Douglas, also a senior, brought in Gus, an 8-month old Cayuga duck that is a certified […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher wanted to start this new school year in a proper way. So, he called down the Holy Spirit upon all of the works and all of the joys and all of the activities of the Catholic school students. Wearing red vestments as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Fisher celebrated […]
An invitation was made. Gratitude was given. A welcome was felt. Eighth graders filled St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 19 for a special Mass just for them, sponsored by the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools. “This is our mother church and it is your church,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher in welcoming the students from […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – Niagara University landed as the number 30 university in the “Best Regional Universities – North” category of the U.S. News & World Report annual survey of “America’s Best Colleges.” Niagara’s position at number 30 is the best among independent colleges and universities in the Buffalo-Niagara region within that category. “We are pleased […]
A new school year is underway throughout the Diocese of Buffalo, but for students at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean, it’s also a start in a new location, inside an old school building. The students will now attend classes within the former St. John’s School building on North Union Street. On Thursday, Sept. 14, […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – The Center for Mindful Practice at Niagara University is hosting “Mindfulness Conversations and Mindful Movement Conference,” a virtual conference that focuses on education and wellness, Oct. 14 and 15. Participants and presenters will discuss their work, answer questions, share ideas and activities, and create connections so that ongoing conversations can take place. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued his fall tour of Catholic schools as he stopped by Kenmore to celebrate Mass for the students of St. John the Baptist School. “It’s wonderful to be here, to be able to bless you, and to pray with you as you begin a wonderful year of learning,” Bishop Fisher said […]
The first day of school came at the end of the week for most Buffalo schools. Catholic Academy of West Buffalo students had only one day of class before taking the weekend off. The unique schedule allowed Bishop Michael W. Fisher to greet the kids on their first day back. Along with Dr. Tim Uhl, […]
