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 […]
Pope Francis canceled meetings on Friday morning due to a fever, a Vatican spokesman confirmed. Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, told CNA that “due to a feverish condition, Pope Francis did not receive (anyone) in audience this morning.” As of Friday afternoon, the pope does not have any public appointments scheduled […]
Prof. Lisa Lickona, STL, will be among the speakers at the New York State Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville, which is set for Oct. 20-22 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine. An assistant professor of Systematic Theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Rochester, Lickona served for eight years as editor for saints […]
Deepthi Krishna ’23, a graduate of the Canisius PA Studies program, received the 2023 PA Student of the Year Award from the American Academy of Physician Associates. The AAPA Awards Committee selected Krishna from a pool of applicants from across the United States. The prestigious award honors a physician associate student who furthers the image […]
Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, a highly decorated priest known for his work with youth athletics, died on May 21, 2023. He had served 64 years of priestly ministry. Born Nov. 19, 1932, in Lackawanna, the son of Daniel and Verna (Schlatter) McCarthy attended St. Vincent School in Springbrook and St. John School in Alden. He […]
Culture shock is nothing new to two Daughters of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, who came from Vietnam to further their education. Sister Nal Y and Sister Trang, known in America as Sister Catherine Siena and Sister Robert Marie currently attend classes at Hilbert College in Hamburg while interning at SS. Columba-Brigid Parish in […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Molly (Anderson) Oliver its chief operating officer. In her new role, Oliver will be responsible for managing the operations of an array of human service programs across dozens of Western New York locations. She will work with the team of more than 350 high-performing and dedicated employees and 200 […]
Father George L. Reger, pastor emeritus of Blessed Trinity Church, died May 19, 2023. Born April 17, 1942, to Lawrence and Eva (Schwender) Reger, Father Reger attended Public Schools 39 and 37 in Buffalo. Following that, he attended the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary for high school and two years of college. Father Reger earned a bachelor’s […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has announced 47 priest assignments in the Diocese of Buffalo signaling an increase in the momentum of the Road to Renewal program that is grouping diocesan parishes into a collaborative model of two to six parishes per family. The appointments were conferred Wednesday, May 17 and priests had their weekend Masses […]
They’ve been called the Magnificent Seven. The diaconate class of 2023 is comprised of men who will collaborate with the bishop and the priests in ministry to parishioners and others to spread the Word of God, calling all to conversion and holiness. The May 20 ordination saw St. Joseph Cathedral filled with family and friends […]
TONAWANDA — More than 125 students and faculty from Cardinal O’Hara High School stepped off the three busses at Cradle Beach camp in Angola on Wednesday, May 17 to take part in the school’s Day of Caring. They were joined by students and staff from Niagara University in a joint project, the first ever for […]
