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.
HAMBURG — After a national search, Ann Rivera, Ph.D. has been named academic dean at Hilbert College, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maureen F. Finney, Ed.D., PA-C announced. Rivera’s appointment is effective Sept. 20. “I am confident that Dr. Rivera has the experience and leadership skills to work collaboratively with our talented faculty to advance our academic initiatives,” […]
Sister Mary DiLeone, OSF, the former Sister Vincent Marie, died Aug. 26, 2021, at Stella Niagara Health Center. She was 88. The daughter of the lateAndrew and the lateChristina (Porto) DiLeone was born Aug. 20, 1933, in North Tonawanda. A graduate ofNorth Tonawanda High School, class of 1952, Sister Mary went on to earn a […]
St. Bonaventure University’s orientation team pack welcome kits for the freshman class. New students coming to campus on Friday, Aug. 27, will enjoy a welcome party and bonfire. Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will officially welcome the Class of 2025 into the Bonaventure family during Welcome Days 2021 […]
