On May 1 & 2, local Regal Cinemas will run a new double-feature about St. Joseph featuring “Our Liberator: St. Joseph and the Priests of Dachau” and “A Father’s Heart: The Miracles of St. Joseph Today.” “Our Liberator,” produced by the Knights of Columbus, is a short documentary about a miracle St. Joseph did for […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – Dr. Youngsoo Choi, associate professor and program coordinator for Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management, has been invited by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) to attend a joint meeting of Congress on April 27, featuring an address by Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol. Choi earned a bachelor’s degree […]
Join your female friends in faith for an evening of peace, wellness and fellowship to celebrate the month of Mary at Kin Loch Farmstead on Thursday, May 18 from 7-8:45 p.m. Activities include movement and praying the Rosary by SoulCore, tea tasting, and making your own lavender sachet. A $30 donation will benefit the Mother […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s School of Education is highly regarded for its robust teacher education programs, providing future educators with broad and inclusive professional preparation. That strong reputation continues through the Franciscan Fellows program, which launched in 2022 and connects education students to Catholic schools of the Diocese of Buffalo. The program allows […]
ROME — The Vatican announced Wednesday that there will be laypeople participating as voting members in the Synod on Synodality’s October assembly, a break with past custom, which allowed laypeople to participate without the right to vote. Pope Francis will also approve every member in advance. The general assembly of the Synod on Synodality will […]
ORCHARD PARK — Each year the Lenten season is a time which calls upon and challenges us to turn our hearts to the Lord. This year, the Nativity of Our Lord School completed a special, schoolwide service project asking families to help their students turn on their Heart Lights. The Heart Light Project was an […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School is expanding its Montessori Children’s House in order to welcome more 3-6 year old children into the program. Principal Tristan D’Angelo states, “Since its inception eight years ago, St. Mary’s has had waitlists each year for our Montessori Children’s House. We are excited to be committing additional space and staff […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration has received a $1.5 million gift from Wegmans Family Foundation to establish the Robert B. Wegman Endowed Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence. The director will lead the growth and development of its centers of Food Industry Leadership and Supply Chain Excellence […]
Friends in faith are invited to an incredible high-energy indoor cycling experience at Rebel Ride on Friday, May 12, to celebrate the Legacy of Father Baker. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., with optional hair braiding. Cycle class starts at 6:30 p.m. An afterparty with refreshments will take place at 7:30 p.m. A $30 donation will […]
Borrowing from “A Christmas Carol,” students from area elementary schools experienced a little from the past, present and future of their education in order to change them for the better. Fifteen schools sent their students to the first ever eighth grade retreat sponsored by the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools. The students had the opportunity […]
