The first large-scale, diocesan-sponsored youth event since Covid changed everything saw ValLimar Jansen sing up a storm as she reminded her audience of their need to remain in Christ. “Making Connections … A Day for Catholic Teens,” took place Sunday, April at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, welcoming close to 300 teens as they met […]
More than 60 boys and girls from parishes throughout the Diocese of Buffalo were presented with medals at the annual Bishop’s Altar Server Awards Mass, held Saturday, April 27 at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. While Bishop Michael W. Fisher was the lead celebrant of the Mass, it was Father David Baker, director of […]
Cheryl Calire called it “Lucky 13.” The 13th annual St. Gianna Molla Banquet will be Calire’s last as she is transferring reins of the Respect Life Office to Cheryl Zielin-Ersing. Looking out into the crowd of 320 that packed Classics V in Amherst on April 25, Calire said she knew each person in the room […]
After a January snowstorm forced a delay, the 2024 Pro-Vita Awards Mass finally took place. Ten people, who have worked in big and small ways to protect all human life, received honors on April 25 at St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda. Bishop Michael W. Fisher, main celebrant of the Mass, congratulated and thanked the recipients. […]
A surprise guest made a visit to Immaculate Conception School causing the students to give a little “shout.” Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, stopped by the East Aurora school as a favor to student Manny Butler, whose father is the former defensive backs coach for the Bills. Hamilin arrived full of energy and […]
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · SPECIAL – April 22, 2024 – Reading Rainbow co-creator discusses his Catholic faith & his work He helped create a public television series which, for roughly a quarter century, inspired children to read. During his many years of involvement with the program “Reading Rainbow,” Tony Buttino leaned on […]
“The only constant in life is change,” said Heraclitus. Benjamin Franklin said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” The words of the Greek philosopher and American founding father still ring true. Bishop Michael W. Fisher observed that even though people change, “We still stay the same.” On April 19, an eighth grade retreat was held […]
“With all the issues that I mentioned in the homily, and in the world today, isn’t this an awesome sight?” That question by Father Leon Biernat was answered by thunderous applause from a congregation which filled St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville for Easter Vigil Mass, March 30. The sight Father Biernat was referring […]
Churches throughout Western New York hosted Holy Thursday Mass, commemorating the Lord’s Supper, His final supper before his betrayal and crucifixion the next day. Churches remained open following Mass to allow Catholics the opportunity to renew the tradition of the Seven Churches Visitation. Each church visited on Holy Thursday night represents one of the stops […]
The Church Musicians’ Guild will host a Choral Festival that will unite some of the diocese’s best voices in celebration of liturgical singing. The April 21 concert will be held at St. Louis Parish in downtown Buffalo beginning at 5 p.m. Featured performers include St. Joseph Cathedral Choir led by Tim Socha, St. Louis Choir […]
