Organizers estimate up to 500 faithful Catholics gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima for the worship site’s annual Filipino Day Pilgrimage, Saturday, July 29. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 29, 2025 – Our Lady of Fatima Shrine hosts annual Filipino Day Pilgrimage “This pilgrimage brings […]
Expectant and young families are invited to attend a free Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities of Buffalo Women, Infant and Children nutrition program on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sheridan Park – Shelter #2 located at 900 Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. “Now in our 15th year of hosting […]
Appeal officials announced today that Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith raised a total of $7,442,384 in cash and pledges, representing 87.5 percent of its $8.5 million goal. Appeal 2025 launched in January and concluded on June 30. “We are deeply grateful for the generous support […]
WASHINGTON — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has called for peace and an “immediate ceasefire” following the bombing of the only Catholic church in Gaza. “With the Holy Father, the Catholic bishops of the United States are deeply saddened to learn about the deaths and injuries at Holy […]
With summer vacation well underway, children and teens are spending more time at home, socializing with friends, and probably interacting with others through social media or video games. With the impact of social media and electronic devices, cyberbullying has increased in recent years. The behavioral health team at Catholic Charities of Buffalo have some tips […]
Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, announced his retirement to the agency’s board of trustees on Thursday, July 10 and in a video message to staff and volunteers today. Deacon Schumer’s retirement becomes effective on Dec. 31. Quoting scripture in his message to staff, Deacon Schumer said, “Scripture tells us […]
Summer fun doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Family of Parishes #7 held their annual Summer Program offering faith formation and religious education classes with a side of pizza and kickball. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 3, 2025 – Buffalo Diocese's Parish Family 7 wraps up 5-day youth summer program From […]
DeSales Catholic School Principal Karen Judge Rahill partnered with art teacher Kristen McCabe to create a children’s book about the exciting happenings in their school. As a twist, “Curious Critters Go to School” focuses on the woodland creatures that have broken into the Lockport facility, rather than the young students. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound […]
Catholic Charities is now accepting applicants for its C-Tech, Introduction to Telecommunications, class. This 12-week, hands-on technology training program offers nationally recognized certifications in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics, and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding. Classes begin June 30 and run Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the recipients of this year’s Catholic Charities Cup, a fundraising competition among Western New York Catholic high schools, elementary schools, and faith formations. The schools that raised the most money for Appeal 2025 in their division are awarded with the Catholic Charities Cup trophy and a victory party. This year’s […]
