This Veterans Day prayer was written by Mrs. Gawronski’s fourth grade class at OLV Elementary School in Lackawanna. Everyone at the OLV community remembers the sacrifices of our veterans.
Catholics of Black or African-American roots represent a very small fraction of the overall Catholic population within the United States. But like biblical mustard seeds, their faith has grown into an unstoppable source of inspiration and example. The month of November marks Black Catholic History Month in the United States. To mark the month in […]
VATICAN CITY — The first woman to preside over a Synod of Bishops described the experience of sitting with Pope Francis at the head table as “a gift and a grace” – and a sign of things to come in the Catholic Church. Speaking at a press briefing, Sister Maria de los Dolores Palencia Gomez, […]
(Part 2 of a 2 part story) Deacon Matt had thought about a religious vocation in his mid-20s and visited various religious groups, but also had a deep desire to have a family. While finishing his master’s in psychology, he met his future wife, Mary. “Whenever we were together, we would pray together with the […]
To celebrate the success that defined Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the past 100 years and to toast its promising future, the agency recently hosted its Centennial Celebration on Oct. 29. As part of the event, five Centennial Awards were presented to deserving Catholic Charities employees, a volunteer, and a community partner. James Campbell, outreach […]
(Part one of a two part story) To say the Wenke family is faithful would be an understatement. Matthew, the father, is a permanent deacon. Daughter Nora is a contemplative nun. Their oldest son is now Father Emmanuel Wenke, OFM Conv. The fact that three members of the family were considering their vocations around the […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School has laid the groundwork to build the strongest Timon yet. Enrollment continues to increase and this September, the South Buffalo school welcomed the largest freshman class since 2005. Timon continues to provide both college-level classes and real-world opportunities, as well as championship athletics. The board of trustees recently conducted an […]
If the smartphone had never been invented, what would you do with all the extra time you would have? This is one question posed in the new “Propaedeutic Year” which has been added to the Program of Priestly Formation. Requested by Rome, and implemented in different ways by each diocese, the Propaedeutic Year is similar […]
Welcome home and welcome back. Holy Cross Parish hosted an African Thanksgiving Mass and bazaar in celebration of the diverse culture of the many nations of Africa and its contributions to the Diocese of Buffalo. A Buffalo tradition, this was the first bazaar held since the Covid-19 outbreak of 2020. “Welcome home,” said Father Felix […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States. Since lung tissue has no nerves, people often do not experience pain or symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. However, if lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the cure rate can be as high […]
