During his flight from Singapore to Rome, after his whirlwind pastoral visit to countries in Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis was asked by a CBS News journalist what advice he would give to Catholic voters in the upcoming U.S. presidential election when “faced with a candidate who supports ending a pregnancy and another who wants […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University offers students a better return on their educational investment than all 72 other colleges in the north, according to the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “America’s Best Colleges.” The “Best Value” calculation considers a school’s academic quality and the net cost of attendance for […]
The Word on Fire Institute, founded by Bishop Robert Barron, launched a program earlier this month designed to support young men amid a national mental health crisis. Amid a crisis of loneliness and mental health, especially for young men, the ministry “Redemption” is a resource for young men struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, or other […]
Sister Deborah Marie Ciolek, a Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph for 49 years, died peacefully on Sept. 24, 2024, at the age of 70. Deborah Marie Ciolek was born on Dec. 15, 1953, in Detroit, to Richard and Irene (Zajac) Ciolek. On Aug. 29, 1972, she entered the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph as a […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the rich legacy and exciting future of the Jandoli School of Communication during the school’s 75th anniversary and Hellinger celebration Oct. 19 on campus. The festivities include the 2024 Hellinger Award ceremony honoring Hellinger Award winner Rich Williams, ’24, and honorable mention Cassidey Kavathas, ’24, and the […]
Holy Cross Parish in Buffalo hosted the annual Diocesan Hispanic Heritage Mass on Sunday, Sept. 22. Bishop Michael W. Fisher served as main celebrant, while Deacon Miguel Santos delivered the homily. Members of the congregation brought their “sazón” or flavor of their home country and a traditional dish to share. All photos by Nicole Dzimira
The annual Curé of Ars Awards dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Salvatore’s located at 6461 Transit Road in Depew. The Curé of Ars Award honors those whose lives reflect the qualities of Christian dedication and service that marked the life of St. John Vianney. The award is presented annually to individuals and […]
Canisius University made impressive gains in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s “Best Colleges” for 2025. The annual rankings evaluate the overall quality of higher education institutions as well as their performance in specific categories. This year Canisius improved its standing among regional colleges and universities in the North in areas core to […]
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina (commonly known as Padre Pio), whose feast day is celebrated on Sept. 23, had the gift of xenoglossia – that is, he was capable of speaking and writing in languages that he did not actually know. The website PadrePio.it references what was noted by […]
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Parish Pastoral Council of Blessed Sacrament Church, will host a Welcome Back Celebration for all of the Downtown Family of Parishes. This event, celebrating the return of the school year and the end of summer, will feature a community Mass at 10:30 a.m. celebrated in the church. Immediately following Mass, […]
