Sister Mary Alisette Skotnicki, 92, a Felician Sister for 75 years, died in Buffalo General Hospital on Sept. 8, 2024. The former Eugenia Skotnicki was born on Oct. 11, 1931, in Buffalo to Helen (Kordasiewicz) and Stanley Skotnicki, she grew up as a member of St. Florian Parish. After graduating from Immaculate Heart of Mary […]
Calling it a “significant day in the life of our diocese,” Bishop Michael W. Fisher, along with Father Bryan Zielenieski announced the final decisions for the parish mergers and closings in the Diocese of Buffalo at a news conference Sept. 10 at the downtown Catholic Center. Bishop Fisher explained the renewal process is to ensure […]
Friar Joseph Benicewicz, OFM Conv., a Franciscan Friar of Our Lady of the Angels Province, died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Kensington, Connecticut. Born on Feb. 29, 1960, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Walter and Theresa (Niemczyk) Benicewicz. He was predeceased by his brother, Walter Jr. He is survived […]
As West Seneca schools began a new year of study, Bishop Michael W. Fisher came to Queen of Heaven to bless one of the most important tools of elementary students – their backpacks. Bishop Fisher read from the Book of Sirach, which offered some affirmations and good advice for students. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound […]
Starting this week, motorists traveling along certain Buffalo-area roadways may see a billboard message, inviting them to a program known as Alpha. It’s an initiative the Diocese of Buffalo is hosting beginning this month, free to participants, in order to evangelize and encourage self-exploration of one’s Christian faith. Fourteen parish families throughout the diocese will […]
About 1,600 years ago, the brilliant doctor of the Church St. Ambrose admonished those of wealth who clung to their sense of entitlement: “You are not making a gift of what is yours to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his. You have been appropriating things that are meant to […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Speakers across the retail food and service sectors will share their insights on being agile and adaptable at the 2024 Niagara University Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit, Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 2 Fountain Plaza. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with lunch at noon and a cocktail reception […]
DeSales Catholic School is taking recess to a whole new level. The Lockport pre-K-8 school celebrated the first day of school by debuting the new playground. Students can climb, slide and swing all day, providing they finish with their class work, of course. Bishop Michael W. Fisher was on hand during the Sept. 4 ribbon […]
Sister Jean O’Shaunecy, GNSH, 92, formerly Sister James Marie, died Aug. 30, 2024, in the 70th year of her religious life. A lifelong educator, her time in the classroom spanned more than 50 years at the high school level at Little Flower (1958-1966) in Philadelphia, and Holy Angels Academy (1970-2009) in Buffalo. These years included […]
Father Walter Grabowski has been placed on administrative leave by Bishop Michael W. Fisher, pending an investigation into allegations of adult misconduct with women. Father Grabowski is temporarily relieved of his pastoral duties as priest in solidum of the family of parishes that include Fourteen Holy Helpers, Queen of Heaven, St. John XXIII, St. Gabriel […]
