ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced that the dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, will be Aug. 3-8, 2027. “After this jubilee, the ‘pilgrimage of hope’ of young people continues and will take us to Asia,” the pontiff said in a message before praying the […]
Castellani Art Museum, located on the campus of Niagara University, is adding a youth-oriented day camp to its lineup of summer programming in 2025. Families have a chance to preview it later this month. Camp CAM is a five-week program that combines visual arts and theater, and gives children ages 5 to 12 the opportunity […]
For more than 100 years, scouting has built character, good citizenship, and leadership qualities in young men and women. Core to the ideal scout is a reverence to God and a faithfulness in religious duties. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 14, 2025 – Diocese honors local Scouts for efforts to grow Catholic […]
When Paul J. Kim took the stage at the Hilbert University Campus in Hamburg, he did what he does best. He informed, entertained, prayed and beatboxed. As keynote speaker for “No Matter What … A Day for Catholic Teens,” Kim used his talents as an international speaker to motivate his audience to make good decisions […]
As 200 eighth graders gathered for a special retreat geared toward their upcoming transition to high school, they were told to “Be open to the conversations.” That’s good advice for the retreat and for high school. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 31, 2025 – Catholic School 8th Graders meet at annual Diocesan […]
Teens across the Diocese of Buffalo are invited to hear one of the most sought-after speakers in America. Paul J. Kim will share his entertaining witness at “No Matter What … A Day for Catholic Teens,” open to those in grades eight through 12, on Sunday, March 30 at Hilbert College, Hamburg. Kim is known […]
It came as a sign of hope for the Church and a sign of gratitude for those who serve the Church. As 51 people received their Altar Server Awards, they commented that their dedication was for their love of God and His people. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 3, 2025 – Diocese […]
The St. Thomas More Guild of Western New York has opened its 19th annual scholarship contest for students attending Catholic elementary and high schools during the 2025-26 school year. One $1,200 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a Catholic elementary school, and one $1,600 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a […]
Matthew 20: 26-28 “Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant, whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom ‘for many.’” This past week, I […]
The first large-scale, diocesan-sponsored youth event since Covid changed everything saw ValLimar Jansen sing up a storm as she reminded her audience of their need to remain in Christ. “Making Connections … A Day for Catholic Teens,” took place Sunday, April at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, welcoming close to 300 teens as they met […]
