WASHINGTON —Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement in response to today’s violence in the United States Capitol: “I join people of good will in condemning the violence today at the United States Capitol. This is not who we are as Americans. […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, putting the building on lockdown and interrupting the count of electoral votes to certify the 2020 election, capping the last days of a tumultuous presidency with chaos. Much of the country, and the world, watched aghast at scenes coming out […]
Adhering to the State of New York public health guidelines to mitigate the risks of the Covid-19 resurgence throughout Western New York, the Diocese of Buffalo will implement the Department of Health guidelines for public gatherings and places of worship for all parishes...
ADRIAN, Mich. — Sister Winifred C.M. Lynch, formerly known as Sister Simon Peter Lynch, died Oct. 18, 2020, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 97 years old and in the 73rd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Winifred was born in Morristown, N.J., to Patrick and […]
It was just over a year ago when leaders from many different Christian churches first gathered to show their support for the pro-life cause. Known as the New York Pastors for Life, the group formed to address New York state’s Reproductive Health Act, which expands the right to have an abortion to the full nine […]
“We recognize the challenges of this time in the Church today with many people having to worship from home through live stream Masses,” said Wade Wisler, Oregon Catholic Press publisher. Ordinarily a parish purchases its missals and they remain in the church to be used every week by many parishioners. “The difference with this program […]
It’s like getting that bicycle that you wanted for Christmas. Father David Baker has been appointed the new diocesan vocation director, a role he has been eyeing since his early days in the priesthood. The 48-year-old had been serving as pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Akron for nearly five years when he […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Johnson Machado has been named the parochial vicar of Family of Parishes #29: Most Precious Blood, Angola; St. Anthony, Farnham; St. Francis of Assisi, Athol Springs; St. Mary of the Lake, Hamburg; and St. John Paul II, Lake View. This was effective March 15, and […]
Sister Mary John Lawicki, 91, a Felician Sister for 72 years, passed away in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Cheektowaga, on March 25, 2023. The former Irene Lawicki was born on Sept. 13, 1931, in Buffalo, to Marie (Szymanski) and Leon Lawicki, and was a member of St. Stanislaus Parish. Sister John entered the Buffalo […]
Trocaire College is hosting its annual Spring Soirée on Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Forbes Theatre located at 500 Pearl, Buffalo. The event honors several deserving individuals and organizations, with proceeds supporting tuition assistance for Trocaire students. The evening features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, plated dinner and dessert, live entertainment as well as […]
LOCKPORT — A local landmark building has been named in honor of a DeSales High School Class of 1960 alumni. David J. Ryan grew up just down the street from DeSales on West Avenue. It was within the walls of DeSales that some of Ryan’s greatest memories were rooted. His early memories laid the groundwork […]
ORCHARD PARK — Congratulations to the boys varsity basketball team at Nativity of Mary School. The team, made up of seventh and eighth grade students, won the Diocesean Basketball Championship for their division. Back in November, the same group of young men won the Diocesean Championship for Varsity Baseball. Basketball Coach Jill Deck stated the […]
DEPEW — A two-day Lenten Mission presented by Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Roman Catholic Family of Parishes drew an audience of about 400 to 500 people each night. The mission was held at St. Martha Parish in Depew on March 20 and 21. Both nights featured a theatrical performance by actor Frank Runyeon. […]
Appeal officials announced that Appeal 2023 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the diocesan Fund for the Faith, has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,020,658, which is 52 percent of this year’s $9.5 million goal. “We are so appreciative for all who have provided hope through your […]
Sister Marion Karl, OSF, former teacher and librarian, died March 27, 2023, at the age of 98. The daughter of the late Casper and Josephine (Andrews) Karl was born May 12, 1924, in Buffalo. She graduated from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1942, then three years later entered the Sisters of St. Francis […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University is inviting the community to Take Back the Night, Thursday, March 30, through participation in an annual event that aims to end gender-based violence in all forms, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This year’s featured speaker is Tayrin Tapia, founder of Dear Tayrin Inc., an organization […]
“Last but not least,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher as he welcomed the congregation to the final vicariate Mass marking the Buffalo Diocese’s 175th anniversary. Those who worship in the Eastern Niagara-Orleans vicariate met at St. John the Baptist Parish in Lockport on March 24. “Such richness in history,” Bishop Fisher said. “I welcome in […]
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