Throughout the five-day National Eucharistic Congress, nationally-known speakers joined with bishops and one astronaut to speak witness to the faith. Gloria Purvis, author, commentator and host of her own podcast, spoke July 20 about an issue that doesn’t get enough attention within the Church – racism. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Purvis joined the […]
Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for the upcoming school year,” said […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Father Dan Riley, OFM, founder and animator of Mt. Irenaeus and one of the most beloved friars in the history of St. Bonaventure University, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was 81 years old. A professed Franciscan friar for 58 years and a priest for 53 years, Father Riley was a […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Eucharistic Congress drew to a close on Sunday, July 21. Close to 60,000 people gathered to hear from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect for the Section of Evangelization of Dicastery for Evangelization.
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O’Hara High School’s Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion with a weekend of events, culminating with a liturgy and remembrance service on Sunday, July 21. The event included an O’Hara Fest Reunion on July 19 followed by activities and a dinner on July 20. Father Charles Jagodzynski, OFM Conv., who taught […]
Father Raymond J. Mahar, a retired priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. The son of Raymond and Frances Mahar was born April 27, 1932, in North Tonawanda. He attended St Francis of Assisi School in Tonawanda, Canisius High School in Buffalo and Canisius College in Buffalo. He furthered […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Buffalo seminarians jumped at the opportunity to participate in several Masses held at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Joseph Graham, Lorenzo Quebral and Andrew Erdman spent five days in 80-degree heat wearing black cassocks to serve at some of the daily liturgies. “We were ushers in the 4 o’clock English Mass […]
KENMORE — While school had only just ended less than a week before, the halls of St. John the Baptist School came alive with excitement as students returned for a three-day long Summer STREAM Academy session the first week of summer vacation. As a STREAM school, St. John’s offers regular STREAM Academy courses to the […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, July 20, participants of the National Eucharistic Congress witnessed a eucharistic procession through downtown Indianapolis. That evening, they heard from speakers Bishop Robert Barron, Gloria Purvis and actor Jonathan Roumie. Matt Maher provided that nights music.
As a result of an initial internal inquiry and then an independent investigation, and upon the recommendations of the Independent Review Board, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has determined the allegations that Father Joseph Rogliano engaged in acts of sexual misconduct with adults have been substantiated. As a result, at this time, Father Rogliano has been […]
