Following the recent update in Covid guidelines, Bishop Michael Fisher, along with the bishops of Rochester, Ogdensburg and Syracuse, have restored the obligation to attend Mass. The following is a copy of the official statement signed by all four bishops. Mass guidelines for the Diocese of Buffalo can be found at https://buffalodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/05-17-2021-COVID-19-Update.pdf A Statement on […]
This past April 17, the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was held in Windsor Castle, England. One memorable image was that of Queen Elizabeth, in widow’s black, sitting alone in the chapel for the services. She reminded me of the many stories of widows or references to widows in the Bible. This reflection, the […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the appointment of Melanie Ricketts as district director of Chautauqua County. Ricketts succeeds Maria Perez-Cruz who retired earlier this year. Ricketts joined Catholic Charities in 2010 in the multisystemic therapy program, serving as a therapist and supervisor until 2015. After a brief hiatus, she re-joined the organization in 2017. Most […]
The Office of Worship, in conjunction with the diocesan Covid task force, has updated the guidelines for Mass and church gatherings during the ongoing pandemic. The new guidelines are based on what has been set by the Center for Disease Control and the unique needs of the parish congregation. “Guided by the Spirit, we must […]
TONAWANDA — The Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club presented its Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award to Benjamin Kilduff, a senior at Cardinal O’Hara High School, at a breakfast meeting May 12 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. The award if given to a high school student who has faced many challenges in his […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — As part of its Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony Tuesday, May 18, St. Bonaventure University recognized 54 employees who marked employment anniversaries or are retiring. Employees who were honored are: Retirees: Dr. Lisa Buenaventura (School of Education), Cheryl DeBoy (Athletics), Robert Donius (Theology & Franciscan Studies), Jean Ehman (The Learning Center), Connie Ford […]
St. Mary Mackillop once said, “Never see a need without trying to do something about it,”and that’s exactly what the students at Notre Dame Academy did when they found out that the children in the Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program needed to focus on something positive while receiving treatment. After speaking with a Notre […]
An American pilgrim meets and photographs new friends at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The annual diocesan celebration of World Youth Day is an important event that emphasizes the role young people play in the Catholic Church, the Vatican said. In a document published by […]
ATHOL SPRINGS — On May 10, St. Francis students in the Alverna service homeroom participated in a service project at Feed More WNY. They helped in the community garden by weeding, composting, and collecting garbage. Some members fixed the plots to prepare for a fruitful summer. Service is a hallmark of a St. Francis education. […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2021, brought in $260,016 on May 14. Matching funds of $57,212 added to this total increase HOPE Day’s grand total to $317,228, towards the annual Appeal’s $10 million goal in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith. “The goal […]
