The Diocese of Buffalo will host two special days to mark the 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Pro-Vita Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo beginning at 4:30 p.m. During the Mass, the diocesan Office of Pro-Life Ministries will present […]
Due to the Covid pandemic, there will not be a diocesan trip to Washington, D.C., for the March for Life this year. Instead the Office of Pastoral Ministries will host two Masses with Bishop Michael W. Fisher. On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Pro-Vita Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo beginning […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced they will eliminate the safety requirement of in-person dispensing in the Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The FDA’s action clears a path for the drug to be dispensed by clinics, medical offices and hospitals through the use of online pharmacies or […]
Father David Tourville and parish volunteers display the collection brought in for their “Shower for Mary.” St. Dominic Parish in Westfield collected clothes and blankets for the mothers at St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center in Fredonia. (Photo courtesy of St. Dominic Parish) WESTFIELD — The parish of St. Dominic’s held its first “Shower for […]
The Office of Pastoral Ministries has announced that the annual diocesan trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March for Life has been cancelled. Smaller, local activities will take place instead. Due to the ongoing pandemic and the potential of youth being exposed to Covid, the Archdiocese of Washington has decided to cancel the […]
Washington D.C. – The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of birth in some cases. The chamber passed the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), by a vote of 218 to 211 largely along party lines. The […]
Steve Karlen, the national campaign director of 40 Days for Life, will come to Buffalo to pray at 2500 Main St. All are welcome to join in prayer on Friday, Oct. 29. At 4 p.m., Karlen will speak at the campaign site on Main Street. Then at 6:30 p.m., he will tell the story of […]
WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration has published a new rule rescinding the “Protect Life Rule” governing the Title X family planning program. That rule had the commendable effect of ensuring compliance with federal law by stipulating that Title X projects may not share office space or financing with abortion facilities and are not required to […]
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 3755. This bill would impose abortion on demand nationwide at any stage of pregnancy through federal statute and would eliminate pro-life laws at every level of government – including parental notification for minor girls, informed consent, and health or safety protections specific to abortion facilities. H.R. 3755 also would compel all […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses 24 new parish Respect Life coordinators during Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on Oct. 3. These coordinators will carry out the mission of the diocesan Office of Pastoral Ministries in their individual parishes. (Photo by Joe Martone) Citing it is a day to stand up for life during his opening […]
