Oregon Catholic Press has designed an eMissal app that allows worshipers access to prayers, readings and songs used in liturgy. One thing lost during this Covid pandemic that doesn’t get mentioned is the ability to share. Not only must we stand six feet apart, but resources like church missals and hymnals cannot be passed around […]
Pope Francis celebrates a Mass with cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Paolo Galosi, pool) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the need to reduce costs and make sure employees are not laid off, Pope Francis has approved pay cuts for cardinals, clergy, religious and upper management officials who work in the Roman […]
Sister Grace Cascia, formerly known as Sister Ann Christine, who served as a nurse and pastoral associate, died March 11, 2021, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence in Clarence. She was 93. The daughter of Christy and Anna (DeMaria) Cascia, Sister Grace was born July 17, 1927, in Buffalo. She entered the Sisters of […]
HAMBURG— Hilbert College announced it has added 14 new members to the college’s 2025 Advisory Council. The council serves in its advisory capacity as the college continues to develop and implement its strategic plan – Hilbert 2025. The Hilbert 2025 Advisory Council, which is comprised of business, not-for-profit, government and community leaders, has 56 members […]
Last year, people had to rely on livestreaming to view Easter services . What will Easter Mass look like this year? Photo by Patrick McPartland WASHINGTON (CNS) — The coronavirus pandemic, as declared last March by the World Health Organization, was not even two weeks old when then-President Donald Trump famously said he wanted to […]
Father Bryan Zielenieski, pastor of St. Mary in Swormville, has been chosen to lead the diocesan Road to Renewal initiative. Bishop Michael Fisher has announced the appointment of Father Bryan Zielenieski as episcopal vicar for Renewal and Development. In this newly created role, Father Zielenieski will work with a small team to oversee the coordination […]
Bishop Michael Fisher blesses the blood of Christ during the Solemnity of St. Joseph at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. The Mass closed out a 33-day consecration to St. Joseph held in the Diocese of Buffalo. Photo by Nicole Dzimira The Diocese of Buffalo closed out a 33-day consecration to St. Joseph with a […]
ANGOLA — 2021 is the Sesquicentennial Year for Most Precious Blood Church. The anniversary celebration will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 21. The first Catholic settlers came to Angola about the year 1850. In those early days, Mass was said occasionally in the home of one of the Catholic families of […]
Sister Martina Keitz, OSF, a teacher for over 50 years, died March 17, 2021, at Stella Niagara Health Center, Stella Niagara. She was 91. Born March 20, 1929, the daughter of Peter Keitz and Anna (Follett) Keitz attended South Park High School in Buffalo and Rosary Hill College in Amherst where she earned a bachelor’s […]
Sister Edward Marie Abar, who led a food service ministry, died March 16, 2021. Jacqueline Ann Abar was born Sept. 4, 1942, in Johnson City, New York, to Edward and Matilda (O’Mahen) Abar. She and her sister, Gloria, were raised in Niagara Falls and attended St. Mary Elementary School, then continued on to Madonna High School. The […]
