WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops filed a lawsuit on Feb. 18 challenging the government’s unlawful suspension of funding for its refugee admissions program. For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives in the […]
A 30-day fundraising campaign with a goal of $1.5 million was launched Friday, Feb. 7 to cover suspended federal refugee funding as a result of a recent U.S. Department of State stop work order. That funding, through the U.S Refugee Admissions Program, provides support to recently resettled families and individuals during their first 90 days […]
Across the United States, hundreds of religious communities lack financial resources sufficient to meet the retirement and health care needs of aging members. Of 476 communities providing data to the National Religious Retirement Office, only 27 are adequately funded for retirement. Historically, Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests – known collectively as women and […]
One’s mental health symptoms can affect a person at different times throughout the year, especially during the winter holidays. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 64 percent of people report their mental health symptoms being worse throughout the holiday season. The Behavioral Health team at Catholic Charities of Buffalo is offering five tips […]
The legacy of St. John Vianney lives on here in Western New York. The 19th century French priest’s dedication to a life of service was recognized in Msgr. Richard Siepka and the Knights of Columbus, as both received the Curé of Ars Award from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Oct. […]
Recognizing a significant need in the community, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has opened a Personal Care Closet at its 1298 Main St. location in Buffalo. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the third Thursday of every month, effective Thursday, Sept. 19. WIC and SNAP recipients may visit […]
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is pleased to announce several grant opportunities for the upcoming cycle. These grants aim to support various initiatives within our diocese, including education, evangelization, religious formation, humanitarian aid, and social services. Grant funds are divided into two categories: General Discretionary Grants – for projects that align […]
Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for the upcoming school year,” said […]
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Buffalo, which meets the needs of the neediest among us, is sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 29, at the Delavan Grider Community Center (877 East Delavan Ave.) in Buffalo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Assessing Health Disparities in East Buffalo” will feature […]
An independent auditor has concluded after a comprehensive and transparent audit of the Diocese of Buffalo “that the diocese is compliant with all of the commitments” which memorialize child-protection policies in the diocese. The diocese agreed to these commitments with the New York Office of the Attorney General, as part of the settlement of a […]
