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 […]
After 40 days of sacrifice, Easter had finally arrived. St. Joseph Cathedral, decked out with colorful flowers, welcomed a healthy congregation to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and renew their own baptismal promise. “Christ is risen, alleluia. Truly He is risen,” announced Bishop Michael W. Fisher on Easter Sunday, April 9. “My brothers and sisters, on this […]
The Easter Vigil Mass celebrated at St. Amelia Church in the Town of Tonawanda was a faithful reminder that on this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the Sacraments and awaiting His return to glory. Parishioners and guests were greeted with a blazing fire outside the church so that […]
It’s known as Tenebrae, the Latin phrase for “the service of shadows.” While many Western New York parishes commemorate Good Friday by hosting Stations of the Cross or Veneration of the Cross services, a few parishes also host this nighttime service which puts emphasis on the darkness, just as the world went dark upon the […]
Holy Thursday is commemorated in the Roman Catholic Church by the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, remembering the Last Supper eaten by Jesus Christ before His betrayal, arrest and ultimately the Crucifixion. While many worshipers go home following the Mass and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, some do not consider the night complete until […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher visited St. Stanislaus Parish and St. John Kanty Parish on April 8 to bless the Easter baskets of the Buffalo parishioners. Photos by Nicole Dzimira
Tenebrae, meaning shadows or darkness, is a thousand-year tradition of Holy Week. Services often involve hymns and readings in a candlelit church. The Tenebrae tells of the actual passion and death of Jesus Christ. St. Martha Parish in Depew has a Tenebrae tradition for a much shorter time. For about seven years, the parish has […]
Jesus is perhaps the best model of a servant leader, a generous and forgiving, who cares for his followers and teaches by example. For Catholics, Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. It was at that time when he instituted the priesthood and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Today, it begins the most […]
ORCHARD PARK — On Wednesday, April 12, families with special needs are invited to an Inclusive Easter Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 5930 S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. The church is wheelchair accessible. Father Joseph Wolf, pastor of St. Bernadette’s, will celebrate the Mass. Father Jerry Skrzynski, pastor of St. John the […]
