Catholic Charities of Buffalo is looking for both older adults and volunteers to participate in its Telephone Assurance Program (TAP). This free service provides regular telephone calls from caring volunteers to adults with disabilities or those over 60 who have limited ability to leave their home to check on their well-being and offer an opportunity […]
Ash Wednesday arrived with Cupid this year. The beginning of the Lenten season coincided with Valentine’s Day. But the latter holiday didn’t prevent Catholics from embarking on their journey of spiritual preparedness and inner reflection, in advance of the Paschal Triduum and Easter. Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated Mass on the morning of Ash Wednesday […]
The secret to a long marriage seems to be forgiveness, understanding, and to keep smiling. Several couples shared their thoughts on happy matrimony at the Wedding Anniversary Celebration held Feb. 11 at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo in honor of World Marriage Day. Ninety-four couples celebrating milestone anniversaries – with four couples celebrating 70 […]
The Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo sponsored the 25th annual Catholic Education fundraising event. This year’s luncheon saw the Powerhouse of Buffalo Color Park packed with guests celebrating Catholic education and honoring those who have given their support for the students. Father Daniel Ulmer, parochial vicar for Family #19, emceed the Feb. […]
Each year, during Catholic Schools Week, school administrators and faculty put forth activities and celebrations that allow the children to take a break from the everyday classroom routine and have fun, and bond together as schoolmates and a community. But many activities also keep the focus on Catholic faith, the anchor of the courses and […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has announced the following clergy assignments: Father Joseph W. Tokasz has been appointed parish administrator of Family of Parishes #20 (Assumption, Holy Spirit, St. Margaret, St. Mark, St. Rose of Lima and All Saints, all in Buffalo), effective Feb, 5. He will reside at St. Margaret Parish, Buffalo. Father Tokasz has […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher kept an important lunch date Monday, Jan. 29, meeting with students at St. John the Baptist School in Alden. And the children brought many tough questions for their guest to answer. “Who did you cheer for in the weekend football games?” “Do you like Coke or Pepsi?” “Which do you like […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher thanked parents and teachers who help children in Catholic schools for the sacrifice they make. The bishop offered his gratitude during the kickoff Mass for Catholic Schools Week held Jan. 28 at St. Benedict Parish in Eggertsville. The children’s choir performed and students from St. Benedict School served as lectors for […]
Priests, deacons and staff from urban parishes gathered for a City Ministry Conference to learn how to do more with less. Sponsored by the Renewal and Development Team, the Jan. 23 meeting at St. Stanislaus Parish in Buffalo was held to guide urban parishes as they set pillar goals in their families. Nationally known evangelist […]
Catholic Charities officials launched Appeal 2024, on Jan. 11. The 100th annual campaign in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, has a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30. “On the heels of celebrating the centennial of Catholic Charities’ founding in Buffalo last year, the year 2024 marks […]
