Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Justin Fax, practice director for behavioral health services, and Elizabeth Millen, manager of recruitment & engagement. Fax will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s five behavioral health clinics in Erie and Niagara counties, as well as ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of behavioral health services, providing support to […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ mild early-stage kidney insufficiency “subsided” on Wednesday, according to the Vatican. “The Holy Father’s clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office stated. “The mild renal insufficiency noted in recent days has receded.” Despite the improvement, the latest medical report stated […]
As Pope Francis faces a life threatening health crisis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher held a special Mass in honor of the ailing pontiff. Tapping into Pope Francis’ call for a Jubilee Year of Healing, Bishop Fisher asked for prayers for the pope’s health. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · February 26, 2025 – The […]
Sister Mary Angelis Lemka died peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025, at St. Francis Park in the 99th year of life and the 79th year of religious life. Sister Angelis was born on Nov. 24, 1925, in Buffalo, to Joseph and Veronica (Niemet) Lemka. Living near Corpus Christi Parish, she attended grade school there and was […]
CNA — The Holy See Press Office informed journalists Wednesday morning that Pope Francis had another quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and continues to rest, as his condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia. “The pope had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office tells journalists […]
Everything might be covered in white snow now, but soon everything will be green – one way or another. The United Irish American Association has announced the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place March 16, at 2 p.m., along Delaware Avenue. This year’s grand marshall will be Father David Richards, parochial vicar of […]
SWORMVILLE — The halls of St. Mary School were filled with parents, students, wonderful smells, delicious foods, as well as art and music from around the world on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The school’s first ever “Flavors of Fellowship” International Night was a scrumptious success. Teachers and students from all grade levels, Montessori pre-K through grade […]
Out of concern for the declining health of Pope Francis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher will offer a Mass for the pontiff on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. The faithful of Western New York are invited to unite their hearts and minds in the Eucharist, and to offer intercession for the […]
The Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo has partnered with the diocesan Office of Renewal to co-sponsor “Leading with Joy in Times of Turbulence.” The two-day event of prayer and discussion will take place March 14-15 at Blessed Trinity Church and Villa Maria College, both in Buffalo. The main presenter will be Father Edward Foley, OFM […]
We often pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, but do we encourage young people enough when it comes to the vocation of marriage? In this latest Journeys & Insights, Bishop Mike reflects on the beauty and significance of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the role of faith in marriage, and the impact […]
