Back in 2013, Anthony Vilardo attended a presentation about the permanent diaconate. At the time the now 57-year-old West Seneca resident had a very active role at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springbrook, helping with Life Teen, Family Promise and several other ministries. His involvement, faith life and devotion to the faith earned him entrance […]
He calls himself a “revert” to the faith, someone who leaves then returns to the Catholic Church. His wife is a convert. Together they get fired up for the faith. “In 2019, prior to her being brought into the Church, I had this idea (to become a permanent deacon) and I thought I’d just share […]
Faithful? Check. Family man? Check. Quick to serve others? Check. Serving on his parish mission team, made a few people eye Michael Hahn as an ideal deacon candidate. Deacon Hahn, 56, recalls 10 years ago, someone bringing up the subject at his home parish of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Harris Hill. Catholic Diocese […]
Outside St. Joseph Cathedral, the Allentown Arts Festival was getting underway. Inside the cathedral, three men began their diaconal ministry. Bishop Michael W. Fisher called it a glorious day, as he ordained Michael Hahn, Michael Katilus and Anthony Vilardo as permanent deacons. Within the Catholic Church, deacons serve as ministers of the Word, proclaiming the […]
He has no super powers. He can’t fly. He doesn’t even have a colorful costume. But Father Baker is the newest comic book hero. OLV Charities has teamed up with Voyage Comics to produce a one-shot issue about the life of Buffalo’s own Venerable Nelson H. Baker. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · June […]
People came by the busload to see the man who ministered to them be ordained a priest. “I think he’s going to be an incredible gift to our diocese,” said Katherine Morhart, who got to know Father Sebastian Aristizabal during their time at Holy Trinity Parish in Dunkirk. The June 1 ordination of Father Aristizabal […]
Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica has gained a distinction that will not only elevate its status as a spiritual and tourist destination, but one that may also provide much needed financial support to help maintain facilities while continuing an ongoing legacy of service to those in need. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound […]
Parishioners from the Diocese of Buffalo’s Parish Family 21 will soon be welcomed to take advantage of existing and future programming at Gerard Place, through the newly announced East Side Community Partnership. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · May 15, 2024 – Bishop helps Gerard Place celebrate new East Side Community Partnership This new […]
“Write the vision,” and set up a pastoral plan for one’s diocese. That was the key message brought back by delegates attending last summer’s National Black Catholic Congress XIII in Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. On Friday, May 10, the Diocese of Buffalo’s African American Commission hosted a meeting to discuss how local Catholics might […]
Catholic Academy of West Buffalo features one of the most diverse student populations, if not the most diverse, among any Catholic school within the Diocese of Buffalo. Many enroll in the school with English as a second language, or it’s a language they are only beginning to learn. But during the school’s third annual Culture […]
