Mrs. Davidson’s Third-grade class at Notre Dame Academy wish to share this beautiful Valentine’s Day prayer they wrote for those who they feel distanced from this season.
The African American Commission of the Diocese of Buffalo has planned several online events to celebrate Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., the Knights of Peter Claver will present the virtual webinar, “Racism in America: Systematic Obstacles.” Panelists include Most Rev. Fernand J. Cheri, III, OFM, auxiliary bishop of New Orleans; […]
Father Mariusz Dymek, OSPPE, has been appointed pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Buffalo for a term of three years, effective Feb. 1. He also has been appointed as administrator of St. Stanislaus Parish in Buffalo. He replaces Father Michal Czyzewski, OSPPE, who has been transferred by the Pauline Fathers to the Archdiocese of New York […]
Malini Suchak, Ph.D., along with Christy Hoffman, Ph.D., as a collaborator, received a $12,280 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to improve the lives of cats surrendered to shelters. Suchak and Hoffman are associate professors of Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (ABEC). A project developed by Suchak involves an […]
LACKAWANNA — OLV National Shrine & Basilica is hosting the premiere of the EWTN’s documentary “They Might Be Saints: Venerable Nelson Baker” on Feb. 16 – Father Baker’s 180th birthday! At 6:30 p.m., Msgr. David LiPuma will be joined by host and showrunner Michael O’Neill for a question and answer session centered around the episode and Father […]
STELLA NIAGARA — The Western New York community is invited to begin the Lenten season by participating in an enjoyable, values-based Ash Wednesday retreat-workshop at Stella Niagara’s Center of Renewal. The day will begin with check-in and morning coffee from 8:30-8:55 a.m., with the retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will also be provided. […]
Following the announcement that New York state would eliminate its mask mandate on Feb. 10 for many indoor settings, the Diocese of Buffalo has made the wearing of masks at Mass and public church gatherings optional. “At this time, masks are now optional for all participants in liturgies held in Catholic churches and worship spaces […]
WELLSVILLE — Mayor Randy Shayler visited Immaculate Conception School of Allegany County during Catholic Schools Week to officially proclaim Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, as Immaculate Conception School Day in Wellsville. Bishop Michael W. Fisher and Dr. Tim Uhl, secretary of Catholic Education, met the mayor and Father James Hartwell, canonical administrator, during their tour of […]
KENMORE — Mount St. Mary Academy will host its annual Chrysalis Auction presented by Casella on Saturday, March 12. In honor of the event going back to being in-person the glittering celebration will be held at The Historic Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda. The theme for this year is “Together Again: Red Carpet Style.” Chrysalis is […]
In the latest installment of the Church on Fire lecture series presented by Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo, Father Ross Chamberland, OFM, Ed.D., spoke on the topic of living sacramentally and our imagination as he presented, “St. Francis of Assisi – Then and Today: ‘Rebuild My Church.’” “Sacraments are the most holy entity in the […]
