Faculties have been granted to Father David T. Krzeszowski, an extern priest from Poland who has previously served in the Diocese of Buffalo. Father Krzeszowski is ministering as full-time chaplain in the VA Western New York Healthcare System located at the VA Medical Center on Bailey Avenue, Buffalo. Father Paul Mukasa, an extern priest from […]
Slavery ended in the 19th century, right? Wrong. It’s an easy enough mistake to make. After all, the end of America’s civil war and the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – both in 1865 – brought an end to slavery in the U.S. And the British Slavery Abolition Act in 1834 ended slavery in […]
SWORMVILLE — All are invited to attend a four day Rosary Revival at St. Mary’s Swormville, Aug. 11-14. Father George Knab, OMI, will lead a journey through the decades of the Holy Rosary in preparation of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15 and their Mass of Thanksgiving commemorating […]
“What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?” Pope Francis asked Aug. 2 on his official profile on X. He then invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” The Holy Father posted this message as part of the Year of Prayer 2024, […]
VATICAN NEWS — After more than two decades, Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley has concluded his leadership of the Archdiocese of Boston, the fourth largest in the United States. On Aug. 5, Pope Francis accepted the resignation from pastoral leadership of the Capuchin cardinal, who turned 80 last June. The Pope appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning, […]
Jesus Christ reveals himself in Revelation to be “the Alpha and the Omega.” They are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, respectively, and Alpha in the context of Christ and God signifies the beginning. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · August 5, 2024 – Diocese seeks people to lead Alpha program […]
Canisius University announced that it is introducing three new academic programs aimed at preparing students for careers in high-demand fields. The new programs are: a BS in biomedical science; a 4+1 degree that includes a BS in mathematics leading to an MS in data analytics; and a 4+1 degree that includes a BS in psychology […]
They traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, spending five days immersed in prayer, adoration, conversation and community. Now back in Buffalo, those who traveled as the Diocese of Buffalo delegation are exploring how they’ll share their takeaways with local Catholics. “I think as we go back, it’s important to acknowledge […]
It may be a cliché, but it’s true in this case. “The family that prays together, stays together,” said Steve Quebral, who led his family of five to the National Eucharistic Congress. The Amherst family joined others from The Buffalo Diocese on a bus trip to Indianapolis for the July 17-21 gathering. There was no […]
Sister Karen Allen, OSF, who led a ministry of education and retreat work that spanned nearly 70 years, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Stella Niagara Health Center. She was 97. The former Joan Allen was born to Francis and Florence (Schaub) Allen, on Feb. 28, 1927, in Buffalo. She attended Buffalo Academy of the […]
