Thursday, July 18 was Day Two of the National Eucharistic Congress but the first full day of worship, presentations, and faith-based activities. WNY Catholic Audio is in Indianapolis for the Congress and has this report.
They were told to “Stay open and stay on mission.” The 31 pilgrims who left the Diocese of Buffalo to participate in the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis rode for nine hours with Bishop Michael W. Fisher and Father Sean Paul Fleming, diocesan director of Worship. They came for their diocese, their parishes and themselves. […]
The daughter of a beloved Catholic saint made another local appearance Friday, July 12, and this time guests had the very rare opportunity to touch relics of her late mother. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 16, 2024 – Faithful get to touch relics of St. Gianna Molla at OLV Basilica Dr. Gianna […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced leadership promotions within its newly integrated Communications and Development Department. Chuck Hayes has been named chief communications & development officer, and Kaitlin Jackson was promoted to director, agency communications. “To create efficiencies and enhance capabilities when it comes to communicating the mission and services of Catholic Charities, it makes sense […]
On a beautiful summer day, a late afternoon Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Church in Holley, to honor and bless the eighth St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center opened in the church’s parish center. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 12, 2024 – Daughter of St. Gianna Molla appears at opening of […]
Appeal officials announced today that Appeal 2024 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith raised a total of $8,002,705 in cash and pledges, representing 84 percent of its $9.5 million goal. Appeal 2024 was launched in January and concluded on June 30. “It’s because of the support and generosity […]
Service and community came together as the young people of Family #7 held a five-day Faith Formation program. Through guest speakers and presentations, the youth learned of the needs of their neighbors, and built a camaraderie with each other. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 2, 2024 – Nearly 60 students gather for […]
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 […]
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 […]
