WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee June 14 praised a bipartisan Senate proposal “to help prevent senseless violence” that includes “reasonable gun safety measures.” “I am deeply grateful that members of Congress have undertaken bipartisan negotiations to address the plague of gun violence in our nation,” said Archbishop Paul […]
Catholic Health recently held a blessing and dedication ceremony for the new Mercy Neurology Center offering outpatient treatment services for neurological conditions such as stroke, memory loss, seizures, Bell’s palsy, migraines, headaches, and neck or back pain. “We are pleased to open this new service that enhances our continuum of care at Catholic Health and […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following changes in ministry assignments for priests. Father Daniel Walsh has retired as pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Dunkirk on June 11. Father Robert Owczarczak will now be administrator of Holy Trinity Parish, and canonical administrator of Northern Chautauqua Catholic School. Father Owczarczak has been serving as parochial vicar […]
For anyone looking to begin or grow their career in health care, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is holding open interviews for nurses, nurse assistants, and immediate treatment assistants during an “On the Spot” hiring event at RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St., Buffalo, on Wednesday, June 29 from 4-7 p.m. A team of Catholic Health managers and […]
Appeal 2022 is less than half a million dollars away from reaching its $9.5 million goal by June 30. The annual appeal in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith is currently at $9,080,972 or more than 95% raised. “With Appeal 2022 in its final couple of weeks, thank you to everyone […]
To continue serving the current needs of the East Side community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is again extending the hours of operation for its Rich Street Food Pantry located at 930 Genesee St., Buffalo. Food assistance is available for anyone with a need. Now through June 10, the pantry is open from 9 a.m. to […]
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking new volunteers to serve as patient experience ambassadors who can help make a patient’s hospital stay brighter through friendly visitation and non-clinical assistance, and emergency room helpers who can provide vital, non-clinical assistance for staff. Other open volunteer positions include lobby greeters/escorts and eucharistic ministers. For more information, please […]
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNS) — Bishop Michael W. Fisher of Buffalo joined mourners outside a Tops grocery store where 10 people were killed and three others were injured in what law enforcement authorities said was a racially motivated crime. Placing flowers and a handwritten note remembering “the souls of our brothers and sisters lost to the […]
In the wake of Saturday’s tragedy, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is increasing days of operation for its Rich Street Food Pantry, 930 Genesee St., Buffalo. The pantry will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays through May 27. Food assistance will be available for anyone with […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2022, brought in $214,100 on May 11. Matching funds of $96,750 provided thanks to the generosity of Delaware North and other anonymous donors, added to this total to increase HOPE Day’s grand total to $310,850 towards the annual appeal’s $9.5 million goal […]
