Pope Francis’ condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office said in a statement issued Sunday evening Rome time. However, it said, he experienced “no further respiratory crisis” since Saturday. The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at high flows” through his […]
Organizers announced the full route for the next iteration of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will see Christ in the Eucharist carried some 3,300 miles from Indianapolis to Los Angeles beginning in May. “We are thrilled to be gearing up for the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. We trust that God has profound blessings and graces […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — RocketCup Coffee Company and St. Bonaventure University have teamed up to launch Bonnies Blend, a specialty coffee crafted to fuel the passion of students, alumni and fans. The 12 oz. bags of the medium roast coffee, available ground or as whole bean, went on sale Feb. 19, both online and at several […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ health condition has remained stable as he continues a stay in the hospital, though recent blood work showed a “slight improvement,” the Vatican said on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said his clinical condition […]
The St. Thomas More Guild of Western New York has opened its 19th annual scholarship contest for students attending Catholic elementary and high schools during the 2025-26 school year. One $1,200 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a Catholic elementary school, and one $1,600 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops filed a lawsuit on Feb. 18 challenging the government’s unlawful suspension of funding for its refugee admissions program. For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives in the […]
During a meeting held last evening, the Diocese of Buffalo announced that Holy Cross Parish, deemed to merge and close in final decisions reached in September, will remain open on Buffalo’s West Side. The church at 345 Seventh St., Buffalo, originally scheduled to remain open during initial recommendations communicated in May 2024, was suggested to […]
Sister Mary Marvina Kupiszewski died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at St. Francis Park in the 97th year of life and the 78th year of religious life. Sister Marvina was born on July 25, 1927, in Auburn, to Anthony and Rosalie (Borowiec) Kupiszewski. On Aug. 15, 1945, she became a postulant and on July […]
The Parish Council of Blessed Sacrament Church is pleased to announce that a five-week Bible study course on ”The Famous & Forgotten Women of the Bible” will be presented by Deacon William Hynes at Blessed Sacrament Parish, in St. Joseph’s Hall, located at 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from […]
Retired priest Father David G. Griffin died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. He served the Diocese of Buffalo for nearly 59 years as a priest. Born Oct. 16, 1938, in Albion to Francis and Rita Griffin, Father Griffin attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Albion, the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo, St. Bonaventure University. He received […]
