While most people know February is Black History Month in the United States, fewer people may know that the month of November marks Black Catholic History Month. Black and African American Catholics make up only a small fraction of the overall Catholic population in the nation, but they are an inspired population. As WNY Catholic […]
“God has made us a family and together we will grow in love.” That was the gathering song which opened a special inclusive Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday, Nov. 18 at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Cheektowaga. Nearly 100 people of various levels of abilities and special needs attended. They are loving Catholics who, through […]
The month of November marks Black Catholic History Month in the United States. There are an estimated three million Black or African-American Catholics in the United States, representing about six percent of the overall Black or African-American population, and only about four percent of the overall U.S. Catholic population. While those numbers may be very […]
“Sister Justine’s Saint Tales,” the original youth-oriented audio play series continued with episodes on St. Dominic, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Anthony of Padua, Be sure to visit our official Soundcloud site for new episodes, one released each week.
Catholics of Black or African-American roots represent a very small fraction of the overall Catholic population within the United States. But like biblical mustard seeds, their faith has grown into an unstoppable source of inspiration and example. The month of November marks Black Catholic History Month in the United States. To mark the month in […]
Welcome home and welcome back. Holy Cross Parish hosted an African Thanksgiving Mass and bazaar in celebration of the diverse culture of the many nations of Africa and its contributions to the Diocese of Buffalo. A Buffalo tradition, this was the first bazaar held since the Covid-19 outbreak of 2020. “Welcome home,” said Father Felix […]
It was one year ago, Oct. 25, 2022, that the Diocese of Buffalo and New York State Attorney General announced a settlement related to the former’s handling of past sexual abuse claims. At that time, as part of the settlement, the diocese introduced Melissa Potzler as a new point person for compliance enforcement. Since then, […]
Cardinal O’Hara High School’s slogan, seen throughout the grounds, is “You Belong Here.” But there’s a second theme they’re also living by over the next few months: “Pardon Our Dust.” Several renovation projects are in progress on the Town of Tonawanda campus. Bishop Michael W. Fisher was welcomed to O’Hara Oct. 25 to get a […]
(Editor’s Note: Be sure to click on the audio link below to listen to a one-on-one interview of Brother Guy Consolmagno by Western New York Catholic Audio’s Michael Mroziak in the studios of the Catholic Center, hosted prior to Brother Guy’s lecture at Canisius University.) Since 2015, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, has served the Catholic […]
She’s back! We’re pleased to announce the start of Season 2 of “Sister Justine’s Saint Tales,” our original youth-oriented audio play series. Be sure to visit our official Soundcloud site for 10 new episodes, a new one released each week. Listen here to learn about St. Thomas Aquinas.
