SWORMVILLE — What do Elon Musk, Frida Kahlo, George Washington, Taylor Swift, FDR & Jane Goodall have in common? They were all at St. Mary School recently! Students in grades four and five in Miss Chelsea Kerwin and Mrs. Brenda Gengo’s classes have been diligently working over the past few months on researching a historic/famous […]
Miss Redman’s third grade class at OLV Elementary School wrote a prayer in honor of Flag Day, a national holiday commemorating the Jun 14, 1777, adoption of “Old Glory” as the official symbol of the United States.
Back in 2013, Anthony Vilardo attended a presentation about the permanent diaconate. At the time the now 57-year-old West Seneca resident had a very active role at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springbrook, helping with Life Teen, Family Promise and several other ministries. His involvement, faith life and devotion to the faith earned him entrance […]
The Cathedral of Prato, Italy, was the setting last Saturday for the ordination of a former punk band guitarist and policeman. Father Giulio Vanucci, who has long hair and a beard and who earlier in life was part of the group i Quanti, a local punk band, was ordained along with Father Michele Di Stefano, […]
He calls himself a “revert” to the faith, someone who leaves then returns to the Catholic Church. His wife is a convert. Together they get fired up for the faith. “In 2019, prior to her being brought into the Church, I had this idea (to become a permanent deacon) and I thought I’d just share […]
Sister Mary Jane Gerwitz, OSF, passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 89. Sister was born Sept. 29, 1934, in the small town of West Valley and grew up on a farm with her seven brothers and two sisters. Sister Mary Jane did her share of laundry, cleaning and cooking, but her […]
After 73 years in religious life, Sister Helen Lodge, OSF, passed away May 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse. She was 94. Born Dec. 21, 1929, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the daughter of Richard and Louise Kloss Lodge attended St. Peter Grammar School in Pleasantville, New Jersey, and graduated from Holy Spirit High School […]
Faithful? Check. Family man? Check. Quick to serve others? Check. Serving on his parish mission team, made a few people eye Michael Hahn as an ideal deacon candidate. Deacon Hahn, 56, recalls 10 years ago, someone bringing up the subject at his home parish of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Harris Hill. Catholic Diocese […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotion of Elise Pogorzelski to senior director, school-based services. In this new role, she oversees Catholic Charities’ school-based offerings, which include the in-school social work, Closing the Gap, and foster grandparent programs, as well as works toward expanding partner networks and community-based service collaborations. “In her well-deserved new […]
Outside St. Joseph Cathedral, the Allentown Arts Festival was getting underway. Inside the cathedral, three men began their diaconal ministry. Bishop Michael W. Fisher called it a glorious day, as he ordained Michael Hahn, Michael Katilus and Anthony Vilardo as permanent deacons. Within the Catholic Church, deacons serve as ministers of the Word, proclaiming the […]
