Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two new leadership appointments within its organization. Jenna Bichler and Michael Murphy both join as senior directors. With a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness, Bichler will be responsible for supporting, coaching and guiding Catholic Charities’ district directors in the seven counties outside of […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Denning Achidi will become the parochial vicar of the Eastern Rural Roman Catholic Community, comprised of St. Michael Parish in Warsaw, Mary Immaculate Parish in Pavilion/East Bethany, and St. Isidore Parish in Perry/Silver Springs. This will be effective Oct. 8, and for a term of three […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Biological engineering, such as gene therapy for treating human disease, is making such swift advancements that the public’s knowledge and understanding of what is happening and what ethical and legal guidelines are needed are lagging too far behind, said speakers at a Vatican conference. “This science is rolling; the train is […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has named Deacon Michael Ficorilli as clergy secretary in the Chancery. Deacon Ficorilli is responsible for helping to manage the bishop’s schedule, ensures that the bishop is prepared for all events and meetings, accompanies the bishop, and on occasion, serves as the bishop’s master of ceremonies. Deacon Ficorilli has worked in […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — The Covid pandemic has focused national attention on the mental health of young children. To help early childhood professionals better support the mental health and well-being of children and their families, Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is presenting an early childhood mental health summit. The summit will be held on […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father Joseph Rogliano as the parish administrator of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Buffalo with residence at St. Mark Parish. This appointment was effective Sept. 1. As of that same date Bishop Fisher has accepted Father Rogliano’s resignation as pastor of St. Mark and St. Rose of Lima […]
With the local community’s generous donations of socks and undergarments, Catholic Charities was able to assist nearly 200 school-age kids in need throughout Allegany and Cattaraugus counties get ready for back to school. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear were collected over the summer months at various churches and retail stores within […]
Two special awards and awards for years of service were presented to Foster Grandparents during the Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparents recent recognition event. Recipients of the Foster Grandparent of the Year and the Henry Osinski Community Service Award were honored at the event. Several Foster Grandparents were also recognized for five, 10 and 15 years […]
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 […]
Following the arrest of a bishop and 11 others, police continued harassing Nicaraguan Catholics, even as Pope Francis called for “open and sincere” dialogue in the Central American country. Photos posted to social media showed police and paramilitaries surrounding St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Masaya, Nicaragua, Aug. 21 – the same day Pope Francis […]