In honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, Father Robert Contarin and Deacon Mark Bialkowski came to OLV Elementary School in Lackawanna to bless stuffed animals belonging to the students on Oct. 4. Take a look at this short video. St. Francis was the 13th-century founder of the Franciscan order of friars. […]
Bishop Timon–St. Jude High School welcomed nine new teachers this school year. This expansion is a direct result of the exponential growth and the promotion of Bryan McNulty to assistant principal for student affairs. With the addition of these new teachers, Timon has refocused its academic approach to better meet the needs of its students. […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the Synod on Synodality’s three-week assembly on Wednesday, with a call to remember that the Church exists to bring Jesus to the world and should face today’s challenges with a gaze fixed on God rather than “political calculations or ideological battles.” Speaking in St. Peter’s Square for the synod’s […]
Former teacher Sister Joan Dundon, OSF, died Sept. 28, 2023. Born Corinne Mary in Geneva, on Oct. 10, 1927, she is the second of four children of the late John Joseph and Leona (Blaisdell) Dundon. She attended St. Stephen’s School in Geneva before the family moved to Auburn, where Corinne attended East High School and […]
Fredericksburg, Virginia — In honor of the October recognition as Respect Life Month, middle and high school students across the United States are invited to submit an essay sharing their pro-life views in the 2023 Pro-Life Essay Contest sponsored by American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Excellence in […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced a day of fashion and fun as the Ladies of Charity host their annual “Dress for Less” style show and theme basket fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Grapevine Banquets, 333 Dick Road, Depew. Those attending can look forward to a “boutique” of new and gently used clothes and […]
TONAWANDA — A long sought-after dream became a reality at Cardinal O’Hara High School on Sept. 21 when the 1962 Baldwin 9-foot concert grand piano returned from two months of restoration work and was dedicated and blessed. The spotlight was not only on the piano but also on the donors who made the extensive overhaul […]
People by the dozens lined up along Niagara Falls Boulevard and other well-traveled roads with signs begging others to “Choose Life” and asking to “Pray to end abortion.” The National Life Chain saw thousands of pro-lifers throughout the country stand in silent prayer as a public witness to life. Since 1987, those who support life […]
Thomas Christy has been named the new executive director of Catholic Cemeteries. Christy brings a wealth of experience in marketing, communications and finance to the organization. “With his impressive background and dedication to his work, we are confident that he will be a great addition to the team and operations,” said Ellen Musialowski, chief financial […]
This past weekend, Bishop Michael W. Fisher released a pastoral letter titled, “Fulfilling our Discipleship Through a Renewed Commitment to Catholic Education,” in which he examines the mutually supporting relationship between Catholic education and discipleship. Timothy Uhl, Ph.D., secretary of education for the Diocese of Buffalo, has offered his reflection on the letter. “It is […]
