John and Molly Finch speak on married life at the Aug. 7 vocations conference. Held at St. Amelia Parish in Tonawanda, the conference explained the call to marriage, single life, priesthood and religious life. Photo by Nicole Dzimira The word vocations is usually associated with choosing a career, but the term literally means calling. To […]
Knights of Columbus stand in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (traveling) Wall in Tonawanda’s Veterans Memorial Park during the closing ceremonies of the Wall’s Western New York appearance in July. Photo by J. Gregory Traves “The Wall that Heals” is the name of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (traveling) Wall, whose purpose is for prayer […]
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, Catholic Charities is hosting a Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being accepted Aug. 1-31 in Olean at Catholic Charities’ office […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has elected Joseph Emminger and Esmeralda Sierra to its board of trustees. Emminger is supervisor for the Town of Tonawanda and is president and senior partner of Emminger, Newton, Pigeon & Magyar Inc. Sierra is a community volunteer. “Joe and Esmeralda each bring decades of leadership and community service expertise to their […]
Olympic runner Cole Hocker, then a student at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, crosses the finish line at the National Cross Country Race in 2018. (CNS photo/courtesy runnerspace.com) INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As Cole Hocker approached the starting line for the biggest race of his life, he paused for a moment to follow his usual pre-race […]
Nick Ellis, Kelsey Sikora and Shanel Kerekes put their talents and art education to good use painting a mural on the side of the Gerard Place Community Center on Bailey Avenue. Photo Courtesy of Villa Maria College The Gerard Place Community Center has been an anchor in the Bailey-Delavan neighborhood for decades. While the center continues […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has granted faculties to Father Bryan Hajovsky, OFM Conv., who has been assigned by his provincial to St. Francis of Assisi Friary in Athol Springs. He will teach at St. Francis High School. His faculties will be effective Aug. 1. Msgr. Robert Zapfel has been given the additional responsibility as administrator […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced Tuesday its Women, Infants & Children program was awarded a $55,000 Advancing Health Equity to Achieve Diversity Grant from the National WIC Association. The grant was one of only seven awarded in the country. Funding will be used to analyze social determinants of health during nutrition counseling and then connect […]
Don Abrams and his wife, Chari, reunite with the medical team that gave him an Impella CP heart pump. After a series of heart attacks, Abrams now feels fine as he thanks the team from Mercy Hospital for their lifesaving work. Photo courtesy of Catholic Health Don Abrams, a 75-year-old retired engineer and geologist from […]
Pope Francis has established the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly set on the fourth Sunday of July beginning this year (July 25). This day falls near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The announcement of this celebration coincides with the celebration of the Year of Amoris […]
