The diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity, which addresses the pastoral and spiritual needs of the various minority and immigrant populations of the Diocese of Buffalo, has expanded its reach into the Asian community. The newly-formed Asian Commission, composed of two Vietnamese, three Korean, and three Burmese members, will address the economic and spiritual concerns of […]
When a student admits that he hasn’t gone to confession since his first reconciliation, he fears the reaction he’ll get from Father, and from Jesus, while his classmates wait for their turns in the confessional. But Sister Justine is there to ease his worries, by sharing the story of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, who received […]
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Youngstown will host a special Mass with Eucharistic Healing Service on Sunday, Nov. 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Father Bill Quinlivan, pastor of the Catholic Family of South Buffalo, will preside. Mary Palmer will lead the music ministry. With a theme of “Healing Mercy in a Season of Change,” […]
The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children began in 2013 with more than 100 memorial services held across the United States to humanize aborted children. On Sept. 14, St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Cheektowaga, commemorated the observance with a talk and a rededication of its Monument to the Unborn. “Many of us have […]
“Where I work, diversity is a big part of our philosophy at the hospital. We try to be as inclusive as we possibly can. And it’ll be an interesting celebration for the first time. So I ask all of you, are you ready to rock and roll?” Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · September […]
WINE – Women in the New Evangelization – will hold a Catholic women’s conference on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Aloysius Parish in Springville. Join women from around the diocese and the country for a day of inspiration, faith, fellowship and fun. Guest speakers include LeAnn Thieman, founder and […]
Raphaelle LaNasa had learned about the evangelical program known as Alpha. She had also heard the rumors and claims that it wasn’t necessarily suitable for Catholics. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · August 16, 2024 – Alpha's not for Catholics? These Catholics found out otherwise “I heard some things about it, and I had […]
Last June, the deacon class of 2004 gathered for the 20th anniversary of their ordination. The five men come from varied backgrounds, but share a common belief that they learned in their ministries – be open. “Be open to the Holy Spirit,” said Deacon Jim Jaworski. “Be open to guidance. Be open to taking suggestions. […]
Firefighter, navy chaplain, seminarian. Western New Yorker Christopher Jordan (C.J.) Wild is all of these. Each role is defined by service; and each offers a different perspective in his journey to the priesthood. C.J. attends St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore where he is studying to become a Catholic priest. He describes it as […]
Situated within the 65,000 acres that make up Allegany State Park in the south west corner of New York state, Camp Turner provides enriching experiences to young people that help them discover God, nature and the beauty of the human spirit. Children can challenge themselves by learning archery, horseback riding, and outdoor living skills. They […]
