PITTSBURGH — As hundreds of Catholic pilgrims processed through the streets of Pittsburgh as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, some of the faithful saw the procession as an opportunity to evangelize about Jesus Christ and the Catholic doctrine that he is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, traveling […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University is the recipient of a $953,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to encourage and support aspiring Adolescence Education teachers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The project, titled “Building Opportunities for Nurturing Aspiring STEM Teachers,” or BONAS-Teach, is under the direction of Dr. Kaitlyn Dykstra, […]
On May 28, a diocesanwide ceremony honored the teachers who hold onto their faith while passing it down to their students. Three teachers received Golden Apple Awards, while students were recognized for their character. Bishop Michael W. Fisher, along with Julie Gajewski, assistant superintendent of Academics, and Christian Riso, assistant superintendent of Government Programs for […]
Sister Madonna Sweet, known as a leader, counselor and spiritual guide, passed away June 5, 2024, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence in Clarence after several years of declining health. She was 86. A natural leader, Sister Madonna served as vice president of the Sisters of St. Joseph from 1969 to 1977. She then […]
An independent auditor has concluded after a comprehensive and transparent audit of the Diocese of Buffalo “that the diocese is compliant with all of the commitments” which memorialize child-protection policies in the diocese. The diocese agreed to these commitments with the New York Office of the Attorney General, as part of the settlement of a […]
Veteran Catholic educator Melissa Lindner has been appointed principal of St. John the Baptist School in Kenmore, effective June 24. The former principal of SS. Peter & Paul School in Williamsville is known for focusing on Catholic identity while promoting Christian values, collaborating with faculty and staff, and advancing the STREAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Religion, […]
The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation, announced June 12 that it will be donating $150 million over the next 10 years to the Big Shoulders Fund, which will invest the funds in initiatives that aim to improve the quality, accessibility and sustainability of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary, […]
Sister Francis Clare Perry, OSF, a teacher and educator even after retirement, passed away June 11, 2024, at the Stella Niagara Health Center. She was 94. Born March 11, 1930, to Edward and Anna (McMahon) Perry, the Buffalo native graduated from Blessed Sacrament School, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Rosary Hill College in […]
Ms. Fay’s pre-K 4 class at OLV Elementary School wrote a prayer to thank God for the gift of their fathers. Father’s Day is June 16.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is hosting a community cookout and conversations for parents and their students attending Niagara Falls High School, Gaskill and LaSalle preparatory schools in the Niagara Falls City School District. The event takes place on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the […]
