During a beautiful summer night, the faithful filled St. Philomena Church in Franklinville that served as the host church for the diocesan 175th anniversary Mass for the Vicariate of Southern Cattaraugus. Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated the Mass in honor of this significant diocesan anniversary. This Mass is the third in a series of special […]
TONAWANDA — The board of trustees at Cardinal O’Hara High School is pleased to announce that Joleen Dimitroff has been named principal at the school and David Lovering ’74 has been named interim assistant principal. Dimitroff comes to COHS after a 33-year career in public education, most recently principal at Glendale Elementary School in the […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — On warm nights, Father Paulinus Mangesho sleeps in a back room, lest stray bullets pierce the rectory walls. Immaculate Heart Church, one of the most historic houses of worship in Portland, stands tall and graceful on what has become the city’s most dangerous block. The sidewalks are an open-air market for […]
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — With a focus on social justice, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious concluded its annual general assembly with an eye on the issues that will guide its commitments for the next three years and a celebration of the transfer of leadership. Dominican Sister Maureen Geary becomes president-elect of the organization that […]
In celebration of a successful Appeal 2022, Catholic Charities of Buffalo recently held an appeal volunteer appreciation event, where it presented several awards and recognized Gold Star Parishes. The event was held last month at St. Leo the Great Parish. The Mother Teresa Award, given to the parish with the highest increase in participation, was […]
With the start of a new school year only weeks away, Catholic Charities is again collecting school supplies for its annual backpack program, which helps students in need throughout Western New York with a backpack and school supplies. “In order for children to be successful in school, they need the proper supplies,” said Carolyn Stewart, […]
The Peace and Justice Committee of Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo is pleased to announce that “The Roots of the Catholic Social Justice – Advocating for the Rights of Workers and Immigrants” will be presented by Alex Blair, Ph.D. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 11:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church located at 1029 Delaware Ave. […]
I have been blacklisted by the Ukrainian government. The Center for Countering Disinformation, an agency of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine – which advises the president of Ukraine – has compiled a list of over 78 international figures who are accused of promoting so-called “Russian propaganda.” And I happen to be included […]
In these difficult economic times, it’s important to know that Diocesan Purchasing Division/Catholic Union Store is a one stop shop where parishes, schools and religious organizations can purchase a wide variety of merchandise ranging from clerical clothing, candles, sacramental wine, hosts, altar linens to office supplies, office furniture, smart boards, whiteboards, art supplies, copy paper, […]
Starting this September, Trocaire College is offering Buffalo residents in the 14220 and 14210 zip codes an opportunity to explore health care career opportunities through its new Health Career Exploration Learn and Earn Program. Buffalo Common Council Member Christopher Scanlon is supporting the program through a $50,000 grant. Designed for high school graduates with some […]
