Deacon John J. Wlos, who served at SS. Peter & Paul Parish in Hamburg, died Oct. 18, 2020, after a brief illness. Born May 27, 1944, the Eden resident had served at SS. Peter & Paul Parish since his 2013 ordination. He also served as eucharistic minister at Lakewood Nursing Facility, Hamburg; as Scripture Study […]
In a time of isolation and fear, when the whole world seems to be a mess, one South Buffalo parish is doing its part to clean up.
ROME (CNS) — A few steps from the Vatican, on the 42nd anniversary of the election of St. John Paul II, a small exhibit opened to celebrate the Polish-born pope, but also a father-daughter team of photographers who helped document his pontificate. Giancarlo Giuliani began covering the Vatican as a photojournalist in 1961; his daughter, […]
Sister Elizabeth C. Domin, SCGR, of Lewiston, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. She was born in Silver Creek on July 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa (Romanowski) Domin. Sister Elizabeth graduated with her master’s degree from Niagara University and in 1995, became […]
OLV National Shrine and Basilica has partnered with WGRZ Channel 2 to broadcast Sunday Mass each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on their station. Being able to showcase the Mass on WGRZ will gives the Basilica the opportunity to bring the Word of God to everyone in Western New York and to showcase the magnificence and […]
Since 1985, the Response to Love Center has dedicated its ministry to helping poverty-stricken individuals and families in Buffalo’s East Side by empowering people to take responsibility for their lives and encourage self-sufficiency through dignity and compassion. By developing relationships with individuals and introducing them to people and programs that will assist with their individual […]
Father David Edward O’Brien, OMI, died July 14, 2020, surrounded by his fellow Oblates in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Father O’Brien was born in Buffalo on Sept. 30, 1932, the son of Edward and Laura O’Brien, and brother of Eileen, Mary Elizabeth and Laura all who predeceased him. He attended Holy Angels and Annunciation grammar schools […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has taken the first steps on the Road to Renewal. Clergy, religious, administrators, as well as the people in the pews are putting their ideas together to reinvigorate the Catholic faith, fully optimize parish and diocesan resources, and increase the impact of our varied ministries throughout Western New York. Msgr. David […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an apostolic letter dedicated to Sacred Scripture, Pope Francis said that even today, Christians can learn new things from the countless translations of the Bible that exist. The variety of translations of the Bible in the world today “teaches us that the values and positive forms of every culture represent […]
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced its annual Curé of Ars awards dinner will be virtual this year
