Charitable donations designated for McAuley Residence, the Kenmore Mercy Foundation was able to fund the purchase of four Sara Stedy lifts to benefit patients and residents at the Catholic Health skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility. The lifts enable residents to achieve greater independence and confidence in their mobility are part of a fleet of […]
Leonard Sikorski has made his mark on Corpus Christi Parish in big and small ways. The 92-year-old has served the Buffalo parish, often leading athletic teams and social groups for over 65 years. “Lenny is a big help here all the time,” said Chris Cooley, the parish secretary. Over the years he has been president […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In more than seven years as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has issued numerous new laws and guidelines for handling accusations of clerical sexual abuse and its cover-up by church officials. He also has insisted that church leaders must take the lead as true shepherds and guardians to protect […]
Last February, when the Diocese of Buffalo announced that Christ the King Seminary would be closing, some might have thought that the diaconate and lay ministry programs taught at the East Aurora institution would leave as well. That is not the case. Working with St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Rochester, the Diocese […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People sometimes forget life’s ultimate purpose is to prepare for the kingdom of heaven, Pope Francis said. “People do everything as if they will never depart for the other life. And so, people care only about possessing, of standing out, settling down,” the pope said in his remarks before praying the […]
This year started a new chapter for seminarians from Buffalo. In the fall seven young men traveled to Baltimore to continue their priestly formation at St. Mary’s Seminary & University, while Buffalo’s diocesan seminary, Christ the King, prepares to close. Founded in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice, St. Mary’s strives to provide outstanding […]
“God wants to fulfill the desires of your heart.” This was the message that stayed with me after attending a retreat when I was a teenager and continued to resonate in my soul as I discerned my vocation.
Canisius High School has joined eight other Jesuit high schools from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for a friendly competition called the Great Ignatian Challenge. The challenge is a holiday food drive competition intended to raise students’ awareness of hunger and inspire them to act by working to fill their local food banks […]
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal-designate Marcello Semeraro did not have to look far for a heavenly patron to assist him when he took on a new job at the age of 72 and then found out 10 days later that he would be made a cardinal. He chose Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian who died in […]
Junior Achievement of Western New York will honor Gary Gross, a long time teacher at Cardinal O’Hara High School, as an Education Champion for his commitment and dedication to Junior Achievement. The virtual “Junior Achievement Inspiring Tomorrows” centennial gala on Oct. 29, will celebrate Junior Achievement’s 100th anniversary and present awards to educators from across Erie […]
