The Ladies of Charity USA chose Buffalo as the site of their 2023 national assembly, held Sept. 7-9. As a reminder of the 10 victims of racial hatred killed last year at the Tops shooting, “We Choose Love” served as a theme. The annual conference includes prayer, reflection, talks, and camaraderie. Cheryl Calire, director of […]
The Office of Cultural Diversity/Social Justice will host two events this October. The annual dinner-dance will celebrate “One Faith Many Cultures,” on Friday, Oct. 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Amherst. The event promises to be an evening of fun, dinner, dancing, gift baskets and more. Dinner tickets […]
Enjoy an evening of hot apple cider and fellowship by the fireplace of Lafayette Brewing Company (391 Washington St., Buffalo) on Friday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. This Fall Celebration is for Catholic single adults in their 30s and 40s. Please bring a gift card, in any amount, as a donation to enter the event. […]
The Peace and Justice Committee of Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo is pleased to announce a talk by Andrew Yates, program coordinator for Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Center, to be held on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall of the church, 1029 Delaware Ave., at West Utica Street. The parish […]
A new school year is underway throughout the Diocese of Buffalo, but for students at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean, it’s also a start in a new location, inside an old school building. The students will now attend classes within the former St. John’s School building on North Union Street. On Thursday, Sept. 14, […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – The Center for Mindful Practice at Niagara University is hosting “Mindfulness Conversations and Mindful Movement Conference,” a virtual conference that focuses on education and wellness, Oct. 14 and 15. Participants and presenters will discuss their work, answer questions, share ideas and activities, and create connections so that ongoing conversations can take place. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued his fall tour of Catholic schools as he stopped by Kenmore to celebrate Mass for the students of St. John the Baptist School. “It’s wonderful to be here, to be able to bless you, and to pray with you as you begin a wonderful year of learning,” Bishop Fisher said […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher recently sat down with Phil Arno from WBBZ-TV to talk about the state of the diocese, the Road to Renewal, and his experiences as bishop of Buffalo over the past two and a half years. The two-part conversation will air on “Big Picture PRIME!” on Monday, Sept. 18 and Monday, Sept. […]
Sister Bernadette Mary Donovan, OSF, passed away Aug. 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse. She was born March 19, 1932, in Utica, the daughter of Gerald and Anne O’Hare Donovan. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on Feb. 2, 1951; was received into the congregation on Aug. 15, 1951; and professed her final vows […]
Police, firefighters and all other first responders were honored for their heroic sacrifice and service at the annual Blue Mass held at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 10. “My brothers and sisters, welcome to our annual Blue Mass where we honor all of our men and women who protect our community,” said Bishop Michael W. […]
