Canisius College has successfully petitioned the New York State Education Department Board of Regents for university designation. The transition will take place during summer 2023 alongside the rollout of the first strategic plan for the university. In August, ahead of the start of the fall semester, Canisius will unveil a refreshed branding initiative to introduce […]
On May 3, students across the diocese expressed what they think it would be like to have Mass on the moon, as they displayed their artwork at the annual Vocations Awareness Contest Award Ceremony. “We are very proud of all of the artists and writers in the room who have done such a magnificent job […]
In March of this year, the Very Reverend Joseph M. O’Keefe, SJ, provincial superior of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus, and Bishop Michael W. Fisher spoke together to consider the plans for the Jesuit Community in Buffalo in light of the current restructuring of the diocese and the Jesuits’ continued desire […]
BOWMANSVILLE — All in the diocese are invited to join Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine in celebrating the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Feast Day Triduum on June 14-16 at the shrine located at 5337 Genesee St., in Bowmansville. On Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m., Father Bill Quinlivan will […]
Bishop Timon–St. Jude High School in Buffalo will host its Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on May 6 at the school gymnasium. Current student-athletes will also be recognized for their hard work and dedication to Timon athletics. The 2023 inductees include the 1952 baseball team: Michael Catanzaro ’53, Donald Colpoys ’52, John Cronin ’52, […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Members of Niagara University’s men’s hockey team spent a recent morning loading and unloading a truck filled with furniture that will be used to set up new homes for refugees resettling in Western New York through Jewish Family Services. The team connected with JFS through an ongoing initiative of Niagara University’s Justice […]
LOS ANGELES — Pray.com, the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, will broadcast the annual National Day of Prayer livestream on Thursday, May 4, at 8 p.m. Founders Steve Gatena and Matthew Potter will add their prayers for the nation to those of other participants, centered around this year’s […]
Many parishes celebrated Holy Week for the first time as a family this year, and found the blessings to be bountiful. The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord, which has parishes in Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga and Bowmansville knew some adjustments would have to be made as they had three priests serving six parishes. “There was […]
The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, now with six locations, has grown significantly since its founding. In 2009, the center provided material, emotional and spiritual support to 275 people. It is now set to help 2,000 families this year. During the 12th annual benefit banquet, held April 27 at Classics V in Amherst, an […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman presented the Golisano Health Leadership Award to Dr. Claire Watson, St. Bonaventure assistant professor and founding director of the University’s Public Health, Health Science, and Master of Public Health programs on April 17. The Golisano Health Leadership Award recognizes deserving individuals and organizations […]
