Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 4. It was his first audience since undergoing colon surgery July 4. CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The true Gospel has been revealed by Jesus Christ, not by individuals or founders of movements, Pope Francis […]
Knights of Columbus stand in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (traveling) Wall in Tonawanda’s Veterans Memorial Park during the closing ceremonies of the Wall’s Western New York appearance in July. Photo by J. Gregory Traves “The Wall that Heals” is the name of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (traveling) Wall, whose purpose is for prayer […]
The African-American Commission of the Diocese of Buffalo will sponsor Revival 2021 on Aug. 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Buffalo. This year’s theme will be “Families of Faith.” Special guest revivalist will be Father Paul M. Williams, OFM, parochial vicar of St. Camillus Catholic Church in Silver Spring, […]
HAMBURG — MEL’s School of Music & Theater will host “Ryan McCartan’s Summer Cabaret” at Hilbert College’s William E. Swan Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available at www.melsschooltix.com. Ryan McCartan is a rising Broadway and television star. His Broadway credits include Fiyero in “Wicked” and Hans in “Frozen.” […]
St. Bonaventure students get an education in health care at the new Francis Hall on campus. Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University was closed to visitors for more than a year during the pandemic, but a lot has happened on campus during the last 18 months. Extensive renovations have […]
One of the Brothers of Mercy Clarence congregation’s longest serving members, Brother Nolasco Grace, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 on the Brothers of Mercy Campus, at the age of 94. Brother Nolasco served in the Brothers of Mercy Mary Help of Christians for 60 dedicated years. Brother Nolasco was born in the late […]
Sister Mary Benilda Nadolski died peacefully on July 27, 2021, at St. Francis Park in the 99th year of life and the 79th year of religious life. Sister Benilda was born on Jan. 18, 1922, in Westfield, Massachusetts to John and Anna (Burek) Nadolski. On Aug. 22, 1940, she became a postulant with the Franciscan […]
Kids at Immaculate Conception Parish in East Aurora have fun during Family Bible School in July. Photo courtesy of Immaculate Conception EAST AURORA — On July 13 and 14, families with children in kindergarten through grade six gathered for a Family Bible School at Immaculate Conception School. The theme was “There’s No Place Like Home” […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College Global, the online division of Hilbert College, is launching four new non-degree/non-credit technology programs in partnership with virtual bootcamp provider, StackRoute Learning Inc. These programs are focused on four rapidly growing areas in the technology sector: Cybersecurity, Cloud Systems Administration, Data Analytics, and Web Development. Complete program and application information can be found at learnmore.hilbert.edu/programs. The 20-week programs […]
Five founding members of the COHS Thanks-A-Million Campaign gather to celebrate their 50 year reunions at the O’Hara Fest which took place at the school July 30. From left, Paul ’70 and Kathryn ’71 Murray, Nancy LaTulip ’71, Joe Nicosia ’71, Shawn ’70 and Janet ’70 Cunningham, Charles and Donna ’71 Matlach. Photo courtesy of […]
