Deacon David C. Rotterman died unexpectedly on Aug. 9, 2023, at the age of 59. The Lancaster resident had been serving at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish for the past 10 years. He is remembered as a gentle person with a positive attitude and smile. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dawn […]
During the recent World Youth Day in Portugal, one of the 10 young people who had the unique opportunity to enjoy lunch with Pope Francis, Peruvian Clara Yacolca Farfan, 24, told Catholic News Service, “Some of us asked for his advice on how young people today can face some issues that are difficult, that are […]
Pope Francis offered his condolences after at least 55 people died in wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The pope sent a condolence telegram on Friday expressing his sadness and solidarity with all who are suffering due to the destruction caused by the wildfires, which have destroyed hundreds of buildings and left scores missing […]
Pope Francis delivered three key verbs in his closing homily at World youth Day on the morning of Aug. 6. “Shine, listen, do not fear,” he said to the estimated 1.5 million people who attended the international festival in Lisbon, Portugal. The Gospel of Matthew describes Jesus’ face shining like the sun as he was […]
Friar Emmanuel Wenke, OFM Conv., who grew up in Olean and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish there, will be ordained to the priesthood at OLV National Shrine & Basilica in Lackawanna on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. He is a member of Our Lady of the Angels Province Franciscan Friars […]
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine in Bowmansville will host a special outdoor Mass for the diocese in their grotto specifically dedicated to the message of Our Lady of Fatima, followed by a procession with the rosary and statue of Our Lady on the 13th of every month from May to October. The […]
The offices of the Diocese of Buffalo shed a tear for Michael J. Sullivan, the long-time director of Buildings & Properties, who passed away Aug. 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Sullivan started working with the diocese in 1985 as a project manager. In 1998, he was named director of Buildings & Properties. When a […]
Russell J. Salvatore, who has made a name for himself in both fine dining and philanthropy, has gifted the Diocese of Buffalo with a new delivery van. The Ram Promaster 2500 High Roof will provide great assistance to the diocesan Purchasing Department to offer greater efficiency and timeliness when making deliveries. “We’re very grateful to […]
Young adults 21-39 years of age are invited to “Theology on Tap” presented by the Roman Catholic Community of the Tonawandas and Buffalo Dental Group on Wednesday, Aug. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Buffalo Yacht Club, 1 Porter Ave., Buffalo 14201. The evening will feature a keynote talk from Father Peter Karalus, vicar […]
The Office of Pastoral Ministry – Cultural Diversity will present several special events coming up. The African Commission’s African Family Day Mass is scheduled for Aug. 12, at Columbus Park at Niagara & Porter in Buffalo from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. The day will include Mass, food and festivities. All are welcome to come and […]
