On the eve of the rally, a Mass opening the National Prayer Vigil for Life was held inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Thousands filled the massive church, and many had to stand throughout the proceedings. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, delivered a message of […]
“Let me once again welcome you all in person to the 50th March for Life, the first post-Roe March for Life!” Those words by Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, touched off loud cheers from a vast sea of supporters during the annual pro-life rally and march Friday, Jan. […]
ORCHARD PARK — Nativity of Our Lord School is hosting a three-part series for community parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers on critical behavioral health issues children and teens are facing in today’s complex world. The series is free of charge and open to the adult public. This is not meant for children and teens. The […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University celebrated the completion of an $11.5 million renovation project at its Kiernan Recreation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 19. The project was funded through a $1 million grant from the NYS Higher Education Capital matching program, as well as other private donations and university investments. “The renovated […]
(Pope Francis has invited the worldwide Church to journey together in a synod to think about how the future Church needs to serve its people. This is the second of three articles taking a look at our own diocesan synod document, how it relates to documents around the country and around the world, and where […]
A freshmen retreat last fall began an idea to bring flag football to Mount St. Mary Academy. That idea resulted in one of the National Football League’s top executives visiting the Kenmore high school to help champion the effort. Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, spent much of Wednesday, Jan. […]
Rebecca Simons, religion teacher at Notre Dame Academy, took her students across the street to St. Martin of Tours Church, so Father Bill Quinlivan could explain the meaning of the liturgy through a teaching Mass. Father Quinlivan, pastor of the Catholic Family of South Buffalo, took the kids through each element of the Mass, explaining […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management welcomes Brandi Guerinot as assistant dean for strategic initiatives, and Alicia Sammarco as director of events and experiential operations. The two appointments were announced by the college’s dean, Dr. Bridget Niland, and are part of a restructuring of her leadership team that will […]
“As people across the United States remember and honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his struggle for justice, and the dangers it entailed, it provides us with a reminder that the work of the church has always required courage.” Those were the opening remarks by Mary Craig, a parishioner at St. Martin […]
Looking for more fulfillment or a way to make the world a little better in the new year? Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the life of an older adult through its Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. Both programs depend on dedicated volunteers […]
