Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for Renewal and Development for the Diocese of Buffalo, answers some questions about the Diocese of Buffalo’s journey on the Road to Renewal. In the first of a series of videos, he speaks of the need for vocations to the priesthood. “It’s important for us to be responsible and pray for […]
Trocaire College, a private, Catholic college providing a pathway for students to build careers of achievement and lives of purpose, announced the hire of Robin L. Wolfgang as special assistant to the president for Communications and Marketing. In this role, Wolfgang will serve as the spokesperson for the college and implement strategic plans for both […]
Father Joseph Bayne, OFM Conv., known to Buffalonians for his work as director of the Franciscan Center, died Friday, June 23 in Chicago. Father Bayne ministered for three decades in the Diocese of Buffalo as executive director of the Franciscan Center, a home for at-risk and runaway teens. He also served as chaplain for the […]
For the past 100 years, Camp Turner has been honoring God in the children entrusted to its care. Through hiking, horseback riding and high ropes, the camp programs encourage the development of community-living skills, self-care skills, interpersonal skills, values and spirituality with a focus on Catholic identity. Two special gatherings will mark the centennial. On […]
ORCHARD PARK — On Friday, June 16, Nativity of Our Lord School held its 113th commencement ceremony. Father James Ciupek, Principal Coleen Scott, and the Nativity community welcomed Dr. Timothy Uhl, superintendent of education for the Diocese for Buffalo, to give this year’s graduation address. Uhl, who is currently training for a triathlon, started watching […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has accepted the retirement from full-time active ministry of eight priests who collectively have served the diocese for 392 years. The bishop also accepted the resignation of another priest. Msgr. J. Patrick Keleher, who has been serving at the University at Buffalo Newman Center, was ordained in 1968. Father Michael P. […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has appointed Jim Lowe and Andrew Yates, PMP to program administrators. Lowe will oversee Workforce Development and Education, and Yates will oversee the Immigration and Refugee Assistance program. “Congratulations to Jim on his well-deserved promotion, and welcome Andrew to the Catholic Charities team,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO, Catholic […]
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, June 20, the Holy See’s General Secretariat of the Synod issued the Instrumentum Laboris for the First Session of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. The Instrumentum Laboris will form the basis for the discernment and discussion for the participants of the first session of the […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a church that “bears the signs of serious crises of mistrust and lack of credibility,” members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be asked to find ways to build community, encourage the contribution of every baptized person and strengthen the Church’s primary mission of sharing the Gospel, […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Jack Ampuja was named the Robert B. Wegman endowed director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence in Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration, a new position established with a $1.5 million gift from Wegmans Family Foundation. Ampuja, who previously served as executive-in-residence for the college and executive director of […]
