Father Daniel J. Serbicki has been appointed pastor of Family #36 (St. Joseph University Parish, Buffalo and the Campus Ministry Parish), effective Aug. 16. He will reside at St. Joseph University, Buffalo. He previously has served as pastor of Fields of Grace/Family #13. Father George Devanapalle has been appointed temporary parish administrator of Fields of […]
The Diocese of Buffalo celebrated its fourth annual Renewal Mass with a little advice from Yogi Berra. The New York Yankees catcher, famous for his malapropisms, once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” “I think this quip, upon further reflection, makes sense,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher addressing the […]
The start of a new school year is upon us and along with that comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids. The mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing several simple tips for parents and caregivers to help their […]
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is pleased to announce several grant opportunities for the upcoming cycle. These grants aim to support various initiatives within our diocese, including education, evangelization, religious formation, humanitarian aid, and social services. Grant funds are divided into two categories: General Discretionary Grants – for projects that align […]
Faculties have been granted to Father David T. Krzeszowski, an extern priest from Poland who has previously served in the Diocese of Buffalo. Father Krzeszowski is ministering as full-time chaplain in the VA Western New York Healthcare System located at the VA Medical Center on Bailey Avenue, Buffalo. Father Paul Mukasa, an extern priest from […]
WASHINGTON — With the Paris Olympic Games underway, 120 chaplains from five different religions are present in the Multifaith Center tent located in the athletes village to address the spiritual needs of the thousands of athletes set to compete. The center, which will remain open until the end of the Paralympic Games on Sept. 8, […]
To coincide with World Breastfeeding Week, expectant and young families are invited to attend a free Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities of Buffalo Women, Infant and Children nutrition program on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sheridan Park located on Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. Supported by several local community […]
Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for the upcoming school year,” said […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, July 20, participants of the National Eucharistic Congress witnessed a eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis. That evening, they heard from speakers Bishop Robert Barron, Gloria Purvis and actor Jonathan Roumie. Matt Maher provided that nights music.
INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, July 19, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington D.C., led the morning Mass at the National Eucharistic Congress. Breakout sessions and exhibits on the Shroud of Turin and Carlo Acutis, as well as diocesan groups, priests, religious sisters and newly 60, 00 of the faithful made their impression on Indianapolis. A […]
