Catholic Charities of Buffalo, which promises hope for all seasons, held its annual Hope Day to give Appeal 2025 an extra push. The annual 24-hour challenge day in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith surpassed its goal, raising a total of $516,124. All funds raised on HOPE Day go toward the […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Social work seniors Paige Hergott and Olivia Harrington and junior Mackenzie Forbes received second place honors for their poster, “The Importance of connections and relationships within the social work field displayed through SWSA” at the 42 annual conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, March 12-15, in Las Vegas. […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Chris LaPlaca, who spent more years than anyone behind the scenes at ESPN, will talk about the network’s rise from “scrappy startup to global icon” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at St. Bonaventure University’s Doyle Conference Center. Free and open to the public, the talk is the highlight of LaPlaca’s two-week […]
The Together in Christ Family of Parishes will host Life In The Eucharist (LITE) at Our Lady of Peace Church in Clarence, from 7-8 p.m. for five Wednesdays beginning on April 30. The adult faith formation program is a spiritual experience based on five specific themes that explore the Eucharistic mystery. Themes include: God’s Love […]
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicked off March 18 and this year’s tournament includes eight Catholic universities competing for the championship title. They are: Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Marquette University, Xavier University, St. John’s University, Saint Mary’s College, Saint Francis University, and Mount St. Mary’s University. Several of these Catholic institutions are making history with […]
BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Inspired by St. Patrick’s “Confessions,” in which the patron of Ireland states “I arose as many as 100 times at night to pray,” a group of Christians gathered at dawn on March 17 around St. Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick, County Down, in Ireland to pray the Our Father 100 times for […]
Sister Joan Dawson, former teacher, died March 16, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany. For 66 years, she faithfully lived her vows to God through her ministry and life in community. Joan Helen Dawson, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Van de Castle) Dawson was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Rochester. She entered the Franciscan […]
“Public theology” entered the lexicon of Buffalo ministers as Father Edward Foley, OFM Cap., explained the need to preach outside the choir. Father Foley, retired professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological Union, was guest speaker at “Leading with Joy in Times of Turbulence,” a presentation from the Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo and […]
Canisius University is expanding its educational opportunities through a new partnership that provides undergraduate students at Hilbert College with an accelerated pathway to earning a master of science in Education (MSEd) and New York state certifications from Canisius. Beginning in fall 2025, the 4+1 articulation agreement enables eligible Hilbert College students to begin taking six […]
MISSION 2025 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Spring Brook (Elma) is happening the evenings of March 22-29. The theme is “Lead Me Lord,” and all are welcome to this free opportunity to grow closer to Jesus this Lenten season. Come join us to experience faith community, God’s healing love, loving fellowship, God’s presence in […]
