A recent WNYCatholic story about Ray Geska, a man attempting to experience Mass in all 161 diocesan parishes, drew the attention of David Will, who is on a similar journey. But, instead of actively mapping out where his next worship service will be, he lets fate be his guide. “Twenty-five years ago, I think I […]
Parish and Catholic school employees and volunteers, over the age of 18, who work with children and young people in the Diocese of Buffalo, are required to attend a child sexual abuse awareness session. The three-and-one-half hour workshops are scheduled at the following times and locations. April 17: 12:30 p.m. Catholic Center, Buffalo April 20: […]
WASHINGTON — Father Michael Martin, OFM Conv., who held several positions at St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, has been named the next bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Peter J. Jugis, 67, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, for health reasons. […]
The number of Catholics worldwide increased by 14 million in 2022, according to the Vatican’s 2022 Statistical Yearbook of the Church released earlier this month and highlighted in a report by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano. The figures from 2021 to 2022 – the most recent years where numbers are available – marked a decrease […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — For World Autism Month, the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University invites members of the SBU community and the public to engage in a virtual reality experience and attend a panel discussion and training on Tuesday, April 9. The VR experience called LOU immerses users in the sensory experiences of […]
When the moon passes between the sun and Earth creating a total solar eclipse on April 8, many Catholics in its path will be looking skyward to observe the phenomenon from a spiritual and scientific perspective. Some will gather at retreat centers to reflect on the eclipse as a metaphor for the darkness and shadow […]
Trocaire College announced that its annual fundraising event will honor former Congressman Brian Higgins with the President’s Award. The Trocaire Spring Soirée is Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the Grand Aeries Ballroom of 500 Pearl St., in Buffalo. This annual gathering of Trocaire supporters includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, plated dinner, awards presentation, and […]
NEW YORK — Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, will visit Israel and Palestine from Friday, April 12 through Thursday, April 18, in his role as chair of Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). While there, the cardinal will meet with local Christian, Jewish and Islamic religious leaders, visit various social service and humanitarian […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Dr. John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California Riverside, will present “The ‘Forever Wars’: Should You Choose to Live Forever?” at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in the Gallagher Center Multi-Purpose Room on the Niagara University campus. The presentation, which is open to the public, is […]
KENMORE — Mount St. Mary Academy held its fifth annual Service and Justice Days on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27. Instead of holding traditional classes, the school offered 10 different workshops for students to choose, run by school faculty and staff, focusing on multiple aspects of social justice approached through different disciplines. Mount […]
