Speaking near the conclusion of the Diocese of Buffalo’s annual Red Mass, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Roemer recalled a case involving a bail revocation. He spoke of how the law clearly stated bail was to be withdrawn, but yet the defendant passionately begged him for mercy. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · October 11, […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — In the two years since Mark Talley’s mother, Geraldine Talley, was among the 10 people killed by a white supremacist at a Buffalo grocery store, he has fought grief and anger and dedicated himself to pursuing socioeconomic justice and eradicating systemic racism. Talley will share his personal journey during an Oct. 30 […]
Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast in late September, causing $27 billion in damage. The deadliest storm since Hurricane Katrina has left 221 fatalities and 285 people missing. Hurricane Milton has followed, sweeping across Florida on Oct. 9. Bishop Michael W. Fisher has asked that a second collection be held in the upcoming weeks to […]
St. John Paul II Parish in Lake View will have a first class relic of its namesake, the former Pope John Paul II, on display for veneration Saturday, Oct. 19 through Tuesday, Oct. 22. “We’re trying to create more opportunities for people to come and pray,” explained Jonathan Molik, pastoral associate. “John Paul II is […]
Trocaire College, a private, Catholic college providing a pathway for students to build careers of achievement and lives of purpose, announced the appointment of Jason T. Konesco to executive vice president starting on Nov. 11. This is a newly created position at Trocaire following a national search. “Trocaire College is excited to announce the appointment […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is joining with other Catholic organizations in observing World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 and the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, Oct. 10-18. As a faith-based organization, Catholic Charities is working with parishes and other local diocesan organizations to promote this upcoming campaign through prayer and education about mental health […]
They call it the “dark secret” in the family. “We didn’t talk about it,” Cynthia Walters said. But on Respect Life Sunday, before Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, she told a complete stranger that her husband wanted her to abort their daughter. “My husband was having a meltdown one day, and he goes, ‘I want […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — A cadre of students in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents. Last fall, the university received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation […]
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, marks one year since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel. Thousands of people, both fighters and innocent civilians, have died in the continued exchange of violence. As it escalates and expands, more people are at risk. Today, we join our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and encourage all to dedicated […]
Put your political party, your conservative/liberal leanings, your wallet and your self-interest on the back burner. And instead, vote with a well-formed Catholic conscience – which requires moving to the front burner of your mind and heart the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Catholic social teaching! In the Gospel our Lord is crystal clear that […]
