Pope Francis released the apostolic letter “Traditonis Custodes” on July 16. CNS photo/Vatican Media WASHINGTON – On July 16, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter, “Traditionis custodes” modifying the norms regulating the use of the 1962 Roman Missal issued before the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the […]
Msgr. Peter B. Wells, left, a U.S. priest who works at the Vatican secretariat of state, leaves a Tridentine-rite Mass celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 15, 2011. CNS photo/Paul Haring VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying he was acting for the good of the unity of […]
Consider a calling to serve in a special way. Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, located at 565 Abbott Road in Buffalo, is seeking eucharistic minister volunteers to serve on its Spiritual Care team. These volunteers bring Eucharist and fellowship to the Catholic patients at the hospital. All volunteers receive special training by chaplains working for Catholic […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced today that Appeal 2021 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith achieved a total of $9,037,185.95, in cash and pledges, representing 90.3 percent of its $10 million goal. “While the last year and a half has taken a physical, mental and financial toll on many in […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Robert J. Owczarczak has been given the additional responsibility as temporary parish administrator of St. Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park, effective July 15 until the appointment of a new pastor. Father Owczarczak is currently the parochial vicar at St. Bernadette Parish. Father Josef Dudzik, pastor […]
WNY Peacekeepers, Buffalo Police officers, area ministers and concerned citizens raise their hands in blessing of JFK Park, the site of a recent shooting that left four people wounded. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi A shooting in Buffalo’s East Side in mid-June hit home for Father William “Jud” Weiksnar, OFM, quite literally. The pastor of […]
Bishop Michael Fisher has made the following parish appointments. Father David Tourville has been named pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Westfield and Brocton effective July 3, for a term of six years or until a subsequent appointment. This is the first pastorate for Father Tourville, who has been serving as parochial vicar of St. Mary […]
Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski distributes Communion during Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual spring assembly in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) WASHINGTON (CNS) — A page on the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops answers a series of questions regarding the bishops’ […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Paul Seil has been appointed pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Buffalo. Father Seil has been serving as pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park since 2009. This is for a term of six years or until a subsequent appointment. Father […]
Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, talks to the media regarding the renovated Central Intake Office of the social services agency. The three-month renovation project made the offices more user friendly to its clients. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Catholic Charities unveiled its newly renovated Central Intake office today, which […]
