As the Diocese of Buffalo continues with the Road to Renewal process, the following Families of Parishes have been realigned. Father Thomas M. Mahoney has been appointed the additional responsibility as pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bowmansville, effective Oct. 15. With this appointment, Father Mahoney is pastor of all the parishes of the newly aligned […]
“5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1!” With a push of a button, an Estes Alpha Sport Rocket is launched into the East Aurora sky. Students from Immaculate Conception School’s Rocket Club met at Hamlin Park on Oct. 16 to test out their designs in preparation for the American Rocketry Challenge. The middle […]
NEW YORK CITY — New Yorkers on Oct. 15 gathered in droves within the vaulted ceilings of one of New York City’s most famous churches, St. Patrick Cathedral, many from New York City and others driving in from nearby Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester County before spilling out into the streets for a eucharistic […]
DENVER — Colorado state officials repealed a religious freedom protection in the state’s Universal Preschool program amid an ongoing legal battle over whether two Catholic preschools can participate in the program. The congregation preference rule allowed Colorado religious preschools to participate in the UPK program while giving preference to students of families in their congregations […]
The New York Pastors for Life gathered on Sept. 26 to discuss their concerns over the Equal Rights Amendment, coming up for vote on Nov. 5. Also known as Prop1, this proposal amends Article 1, Section 11 of the New York Constitution. Section 11 currently protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed and […]
Last Friday, more than 400 educators from 23 Catholic elementary and middle schools in the Diocese of Buffalo gathered for a conference “Teach, Serve, Evangelize,” that focused on how Catholic school educators can model Christ-like behavior and help students become their best selves. Organized by the Department of Catholic Schools, the conference included a Mass […]
Deb Mott, a kinship caregiver volunteer with Catholic Charities of Buffalo was recently one of four volunteers from across the state recognized by the New York State KinCare Coalition. Mott, a Hinsdale resident, received the CURA Award for Outstanding Caregiver, for her demonstration of outstanding selflessness and leadership and overcoming tremendous barriers. Mott was one […]
The Parish Council of Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo is pleased to announce a three-day residency of Catholic artist and author Gracie Morbitzer, from Oct. 25-27. Morbitzer, a 26 year old native of Columbus, Ohio, will present three different events over three days: A Gallery Show, an Iconography Workshop, and a Church on Fire II […]
Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced the launch of an innovative new initiative aimed at expanding educational affordability and opportunity to the best and brightest local students. The Canisius Buffalo Promise Scholarship effectively covers 100 percent of tuition for up to four years of undergraduate study at the university to eligible admitted students. Canisius anticipates […]
The legacy of St. John Vianney lives on here in Western New York. The 19th century French priest’s dedication to a life of service was recognized in Msgr. Richard Siepka and the Knights of Columbus, as both received the Curé of Ars Award from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Oct. […]
