St. John Neumann is the first, and so far, only male U.S. citizen to be named a saint. He served in Buffalo from 1836-1840. Born March 29, 1811, in what is now the Czech Republic, the studious child entered the seminary at the age of 20. Desiring to be a missionary, he traveled to the […]
The Diocese of Buffalo is sponsoring a four-part zoom webinar on the New Evangelization, concentrating on the Family of Parishes. Father Frank DeSiano, CSP, president of Paulist Evangelization Ministries, will be directing these sessions. We encourage pastors, priests, staff and all interested parishioners to participate. The sessions will be held May 10, 17, 25 and 31 […]
The African American Commission of the Diocese of Buffalo has planned several online events to celebrate Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., the Knights of Peter Claver will present the virtual webinar, “Racism in America: Systematic Obstacles.” Panelists include Most Rev. Fernand J. Cheri, III, OFM, auxiliary bishop of New Orleans; […]
Some are born into the Catholic faith, taught Scriptures from a young age, then choose to be confirmed during their high school years with their friends. Others may weave in and out of the faith through the years, staying away when questions develop and coming back when those questions get answered. For one woman, it […]
The congregation of St. Anthony Parish in Lackawanna considered how far American has progressed since the days when Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out on the equality of all people. They also realized how far we still need to travel to overcome all injustice in the world. St. Anthony’s hosted the diocesan Martin Luther King […]
The Diocese of Syracuse is taking their annual priestly Discernment Retreat digital this year by conducting a daylong session via Zoom. The virtual conference will gather young men from across the state who are considering a call to the priesthood. Dynamic talks on the priesthood will be delivered by vocation directors from Syracuse, Ogdensburg and […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Anyone who thinks eternal life will be boring should ask a couple in love whether they want that love to endure forever, said the preacher of the papal household. Human beings are “finite beings capable of the infinite, mortal beings with an innate yearning for immortality,” said Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, offering […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus. In a Dec. 8 apostolic letter, “Patris Corde” (“With a father’s heart”), the pope said Christians can discover in St. Joseph, who often goes […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has taken the first steps on the Road to Renewal. Clergy, religious, administrators, as well as the people in the pews are putting their ideas together to reinvigorate the Catholic faith, fully optimize parish and diocesan resources, and increase the impact of our varied ministries throughout Western New York. Msgr. David […]
This issue of the Western New York Catholic will be the last printed copy produced by the diocesan Office of Communications. Although we will lose the hardcopy of the paper that traditionally has been read on the ride back home after church, or before Mass, maybe during; the same news will continue to be delivered […]
