Father Richard A. Reina celebrated the 55th anniversary of his priesthood at a Mass on June 8 at Christ the King Parish in Snyder, where he has been weekend assistant since his 2015 retirement. Bishop James A. McNulty ordained him on May 23, 1970, at St. Joseph’s New Cathedral. He currently celebrates Mass and administers […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” The words of Jeremiah spoke directly to Daniel Quagliana who answered his call to become a permanent deacon. The 54-year-old father of 10 was ordained June 14 at […]
He had felt God calling him into ministry, but with 10 kids and a more than full time job, Daniel Quagliana had to wait until retirement to begin the steps to becoming a permanent deacon. “I would say God’s been pulling me towards Him to do His work for most of my adult life. A […]
The public is invited to pray Tuesday, May 13 at a Living Rosary in Honor of Mary, Our Mother of Hope, Healing and Peace, beginning at 7 p.m. at the outdoor grotto on the grounds of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 4125 Union Road (corner of Genesee) in Cheektowaga. The prayer coincides with the […]
The Third Sunday of Easter served as the setting for the special Mass of this year’s Rite for the Blessing of a Child in Womb, sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Buffalo. The Mass is a celebration of expectant mothers and fathers and their soon-to-be-born children, as well as children already […]
Two healing Masses will be held in the Diocese of Buffalo, led by Father Richard DiGiulio, director of Charismatic Renewal. On May 28 at 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church will host a healing Mass. The church is located at 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. On June 25 at 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy at […]
MILWAUKEE — On June 21, 34 School Sisters of St. Francis in the United States will celebrate milestone anniversaries of service as women religious. In addition, one lay woman in an associate relationship with the community will celebrate her 50-year jubilee, and another will celebrate 40 years. Sister Winifred Whelan, who served in the Diocese […]
“Public theology” entered the lexicon of Buffalo ministers as Father Edward Foley, OFM Cap., explained the need to preach outside the choir. Father Foley, retired professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological Union, was guest speaker at “Leading with Joy in Times of Turbulence,” a presentation from the Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo and […]
It came as a sign of hope for the Church and a sign of gratitude for those who serve the Church. As 51 people received their Altar Server Awards, they commented that their dedication was for their love of God and His people. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 3, 2025 – Diocese […]
Msgr. David M. Gallivan, who passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 83, had a fascinating life due to his ministry with the Spanish speaking community. What follows is a story that ran in the Western New York Catholic on the 50th anniversary of Msgr. Gallivan’s priestly ordination. Msgr. David Gallivan’s life as […]
