TONAWANDA — Determined, committed, unwavering, persevering, a self-starter and go-getter are but a few words that describe Emily Lyman, a senior at Cardinal O’Hara High School. As early as age 12, Emily followed alternative rock, music outside of the mainstream that includes punk, heavy metal and folk music. She began researching and writing articles on […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following announcements and appointments: Father Richard W. Blazejewski, pastor of St. Isidore Parish in Perry and Silver Springs, will retire effective Oct. 29. He will continue to reside at his private residence in Perry. Father Michael P. LaMarca will succeed Father Blazejewski as parish administrator of St. Isidore […]
St. Joseph Cathedral welcomed over 80 couples celebrating special wedding anniversaries of 50, 60 and 70 years to a special wedding anniversary celebration. The Oct. 24 Mass, sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Ministries, recognizes and honors the commitment made by couples to share their lives and help each other grow with God. “We congratulate […]
Washington D.C. – The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of birth in some cases. The chamber passed the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), by a vote of 218 to 211 largely along party lines. The […]
Steve Karlen, the national campaign director of 40 Days for Life, will come to Buffalo to pray at 2500 Main St. All are welcome to join in prayer on Friday, Oct. 29. At 4 p.m., Karlen will speak at the campaign site on Main Street. Then at 6:30 p.m., he will tell the story of […]
WASHINGTON — In May 2021, Pope Francis invited the global Catholic Church to gather and reflect on Communion, participation and mission within the Church. The two-year process of listening and dialogue is themed, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation & Mission” being referred to as the “synod on synodality,” which the Holy Father officially opened […]
On Jan. 22, 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision of the Supreme Court ushered in the era of abortion on demand in the United States. In 2018, Mississippi passed a law protecting unborn children after 15 weeks of gestation. This is when the baby has a heartbeat, eyes that open, ears that hear, and can […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses Reuben, a product of the American dream, at the Response to Love Center. With the help of the center and its staff, Reuben, a Colombian refugee, has earned a job, a car and permanent residence in Buffalo. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) Bishop Michael W. Fisher made his first visit […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced Maria Eliza “Apple” Domingo has been named director of immigration and refugee assistance program and Brandon Thurman as director of workforce and education services. “We are grateful to welcome Apple and Brandon to the Catholic Charities team and look forward to the leadership and extensive experiences they will add to their […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School is excited to welcome former Buffalo Bills All-Pro Steve Tasker, as the first presenter in our yearlong speaker series at Timon. Tasker, one of the greatest special teams players to ever play in the NFL, will speak with the current students at Timon about his success and what it takes […]
