Pope Francis holds his crosier during the ordination Mass for nine new priests for the Diocese of Rome in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 25. CNS photo/Donatella Giagnori, pool VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The priesthood “is not a career, it is a service,” Pope Francis told nine men just before ordaining them to […]
Judy Gorman, director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities, marches at the March for Life in Washington D.C. January 22, 2002. Photo by Patrick McPartland Judy Gorman will be remembered for her unyielding dedication to the unborn and the pro-life movement. While in her mid 50s, the mother of three went from taking care of […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the appointment of Megan Lostracco-Reed as director of Clinical Services. Lostracco-Reed joined Catholic Charities in 2017. Most recently she served as the coordinator of Care Coordination Services, under which she was responsible for the oversight of Encompass Children’s Health Home Care Management, Community Health Worker, and Project HOPE (Helping […]
Matt English, hockey coach for Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School cheers on his team during one of his final games. After 38 years of coaching, English has decided to retire. Photo courtesy of Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School’s hockey coach has hung up his skates. Coach Matt English has […]
Pope Francis speaks from the Vatican in a recorded video message for “Earth Day Live: Restore Our Earth,” a global livestreamed event April 22, sponsored by EarthDay.org. CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste – humanity either must live up to its responsibility […]
TONAWANDA — The Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club began its annual Youth of the Year program at a breakfast meeting on April 14 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. Cardinal O’Hara senior Jeremy Ferguson was selected by faculty to represent Cardinal O’Hara High School as its Youth of the Year. Jeremy credited his teachers from middle school […]
WASHINGTON – The 58th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. The World Day of Prayer for Vocations unites the faithful in praying for those currently discerning and living out vocations to ordained ministry and […]
On April 20, former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of in the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis last May. Bishop Michael Fisher released the following statement calling peace and equality. “Today’s verdict of accountability in the tragic killing of George Floyd is an important step in […]
Students of Catholic Academy of West Buffalo show their welcoming spirit. Photo by Joe Cascio Photography In order to ensure solid Catholic education will remain in the core of Buffalo, Our Lady of Black Rock School will merge with Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, bringing 300 students under one roof on Delaware Avenue this fall. […]
Father Michael Uebler shared his health battle with his parishioners. He used the parish bulletin to update his congregation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, where he had served as pastor since 2003, as he faced brain cancer over a three-year period. His last update was just a few weeks before his April 9 death. […]
