WASHINGTON — Lisbon, Portugal will be the host of the next international World Youth Day, from Aug. 1 to 6, 2023. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, and Bishop Edward J. Burns of Dallas, the USCCB’s episcopal liaison […]
Father Richard Zajac and Umpire Jim Kelly hold the Cy Williams Cup, presented to the winners of the Parochial Baseball Association. Parochial baseball is celebrating 100 years of catches and camaraderie. Parochial Baseball has been in Buffalo almost as long as the majors have been around. This year marks the 100th season of the league […]
SAN FRANCISCO — A beautiful new children’s book from Ignatius Press about the life of St. Joseph is now available. “Saint Joseph: Watch Over My Family” by Sabine du Mesnil is a wonderful resource to learn more about the Year of St. Joseph, proclaimed by Pope Francis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of […]
What is the single greatest lesson you can teach your child that will impact his or her happiness, health, and success? The lesson of making a difference. As humans, we get so much peace, joy, and fulfilment from helping others, it is inseparable from who we are and our mission in life. But too many […]
An American pilgrim meets and photographs new friends at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The annual diocesan celebration of World Youth Day is an important event that emphasizes the role young people play in the Catholic Church, the Vatican said. In a document published by […]
Gathered after signing letters of intent to play basketball at the colleges of their choice are, from left, Mia McCarthy, Amelia Strong and Aaliyah Parker. Photo courtesy of Cardinal O’Hara High School TONAWANDA — Three Cardinal O’Hara High School seniors, all members of the girls’ championship basketball team, signed letters of intent at a ceremony […]
Kids ages 7-16 take a hike in the woods at Camp Turner, now sponsored by OLV Charities. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo OLV Charities – the support arm and mission partner of OLV Organizations/Father Baker’s – announces today that it has reached an agreement with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation […]
TONAWANDA — The Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club began its annual Youth of the Year program at a breakfast meeting on April 14 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. Cardinal O’Hara senior Jeremy Ferguson was selected by faculty to represent Cardinal O’Hara High School as its Youth of the Year. Jeremy credited his teachers from middle school […]
The Faith Formation class of St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Niagara Falls gathers around their new project, a Tree of Life Little Food Pantry. The small box in front of the Prince of Peace Worship site allows people to help themselves to small grab-and-go meals. Father Bob Hughson, pastor of St. Vincent’s, and Father […]
From a well-researched history of the rosary to heartfelt concerns for others during the early days of the Corona pandemic, John Nemmer blogs from the heart about his faith. His love for Jesus and the Catholic Church is evident. What makes this young man different from any other millennial with a laptop and an opinion […]
