ST. BONAVENTURE — Merz Trio, winner of multiple music awards including the 2019 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. This is the fourth concert of the 2021-2022 Friends of Good Music performance season. Hailed by CutCommon magazine […]
WASHINGTON — Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, Illinois, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace issued the following statement in response to world powers’ pledge to prevent nuclear weapons spread. His full statement follows: “On Jan. 3, the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Catholics begin a new year contemplating the motherhood of Mary, they should be inspired not to let problems weaken their faith or prevent them from helping others grow, Pope Francis said. “In her heart, in her prayer,” he said, Mary “binds together the beautiful things and the unpleasant things,” and […]
Joachim Ferdinand Richardt, Niagara University, New York (detail), c. 1856-73, oil on canvas. Collection of the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, 1979 NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — The Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) is awarding a $4,500 conservation treatment grant to the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) to conserve an important Joachim Ferdinand Richardt […]
The Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Schools have partnered with the Healey Education Foundation, a New Jersey-based nonprofit that provides strategies, training and coaching to Catholic school leaders and lay-empowered boards as they seek to take charge of their own futures. The Healey Education Foundation will partner with Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls; DeSales Catholic School, […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two leadership appointments within its organization, Deneb Pirrone as corporate compliance and quality officer, and Ryan Undercoffer as senior director. “We are excited to welcome Deneb and Ryan to the Catholic Charities team and look forward to the impact they will have on our organization,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father Jay W. McGinnis as parish administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Tonawanda. This was effective Nov. 22. Father McGinnis has officially altered his “retired” status and is again an active priest of the Diocese. Deacon Jerry Hodson will become the temporary parish administrator of Coronation Parish, in addition to […]
Seven student at St. Mary High School in Lancaster signed to play Division 1 sports. Among the star scholar/athletes are (front, from left) Charlie Pawli, Shae O’Rourke and Lily Lauck; (back, from left) Shay Ciezki, Bella Farina, Gabby Gambino and Jordan Hummel. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s High School) LANCASTER – St. Mary’s High School […]
Members of the’89 baseball team that won 2 post season championships, the Georgetown Cup and the Mayor’s Trophy, joined for some reminiscing and fun. Team members include, (standing from left) Chris Sidote, Frank Montaldi, Mike Terrari, Paul Cartone, Mike Panzarella, Mike Odojewski and Henry Biggie. (kneeling) Mike Telesco and Guy Kancar. (Photos courtesy of Cardinal […]
Bishop Fisher greets students as they arrive for the first day of the school year at St. Benedict School in Amherst.
