Volunteers have been the backbone of Little Portion Friary since its inception in 1982. The emergency homeless shelter serving downtown Buffalo offers a roof, meals and counseling to help those in need get back on their feet. Greetings, intake, cooking, laundry and cleaning are all done by generous people donating their time. The center has […]
In a world where cyber-attacks continue to increase in both frequency and sophistication, the region’s digital defenders are preparing to fight back. Cyber security professionals, enthusiasts and students will converge at Canisius University on Saturday, June 7 for BSides Buffalo, a cybersecurity and information technology conference. The event takes place at Science Hall, located at […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Monday said Christian families are called to be missionaries of the Gospel to new generations, especially in light of a widespread “privatization” of faith preventing many people from approaching the Church. In the Holy Father’s message to participants of a June 2-3 seminar organized by the Vatican’s Dicastery […]
EAST AURORA — Four students from Immaculate Conception received awards from the East Aurora Rotary Club for their thoughts on their hometown. The East Aurora Rotary Club sponsored a writing competition for Immaculate Conception School and East Aurora Middle School students in grades five through eight. Hundreds of entries came in outlining, “My vision for […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Two dedicated and passionate alumni, each celebrating milestone anniversaries of their graduation, will be recognized Saturday, June 7, during St. Bonaventure University’s Alumni Reunion Weekend. Mary Jane “M.J.” Telford, Class of 1975, and Bill “Willie” McNeece, Class of 1965, will be honored with the William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the recipients of this year’s Catholic Charities Cup, a fundraising competition among Western New York Catholic high schools, elementary schools, and faith formations. The schools that raised the most money for Appeal 2025 in their division are awarded with the Catholic Charities Cup trophy and a victory party. This year’s […]
Sister Barbara Marie Juszkiewicz, 71, a Felician Sister for 53 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Buffalo, on May 27, 2025. She was born on Oct. 20, 1953, in Buffalo, and was a member of St. Ambrose Parish. She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on Aug. 6, 1972, and professed […]
WASHINGTON — On the weekend of May 31-June 1, many Catholic dioceses in the United States will take the annual collection for the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign in their parishes. The collection helps the Church spread the Gospel message using modern media tools to inform, inspire and enlighten. “While the timeless message of the […]
VATICAN CITY — More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly taking place from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1. The event, which is part of the celebrations for the Jubilee 2025, will bring together three generations […]
Just two days before Ascension Thursday, the Gospel reading during a special Mass celebrated inside St. Amelia Church in Tonawanda recalled Jesus Christ telling His disciples of his imminent departure from them. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · May 28, 2025 – Diocese honors trio of educators with Golden Apple Awards “Isn’t this similar […]
