The world is in the midst of the largest global hunger crisis in recent history. According to the United Nations World Food Programme: · more than 780 million people worldwide suffer chronic ongoing hunger, · over 300 million persons are experiencing the most extreme forms of hunger, · 42 […]
The creators of the hit series “The Chosen” announced May 29 that Season 4 will be available for public streaming exclusively on “The Chosen” app and on the show’s social media platforms beginning Sunday, June 2, at 7 p.m. Episode 2 will be released on Thursday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m., with ensuing episodes being […]
Sister Gertrude Lacki, teacher, spiritual coordinator and pastoral minister, passed away on May 28, 2024, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. She was 77. Born Nov. 16, 1946, in Buffalo, the daughter of Thaddeus and Helen Chojnacki Lacki attended St. Joachim School in Buffalo, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Rosary Hill College in Amherst. She […]
On May 28, the Diocese of Buffalo announced a plan that would merge approximately 34 percent of the diocese’s 160 parishes. The announcement came after a comprehensive and collaborative planning process directed by the diocese’ Road to Renewal division. Following a meeting with more than 180 diocesan priests, the diocese shared the next step in […]
OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School/Archbishop Walsh Academy is pleased to announce the successful completion of its first year at the new St. John’s location. This year has marked a significant period of growth, renewal and commitment to providing a nurturing environment for its students. The new location at the former St. John School has […]
To learn how Catholic Charities and other Jamestown area resources can help families and individuals, the organization is hosting an open house on Friday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its location at 42 Dunham Ave. “Catholic Charities provides HOPE for our neighbors of all ages, regardless of faith, who are struggling […]
Sister Angela Homoki-Szabo, a Hungarian Sister of Social Service who was forced to study her faith in secret, passed away May 23, 2024. Sister Angela was born May 10, 1927, in Szentkirály, a village in the Great Plain region of Hungary. Her parents, Pál and Ilona, were farmers and had nine children, Ilona (Helen) was […]
The Diocese of Buffalo today has announced that following a comprehensive and collaborative planning process directed by its Road to Renewal division, a plan was presented to Family of Parishes priests to merge approximately 34 percent of the diocese’s 160 parishes. “The Diocese of Buffalo is facing multiple challenges including a significant priest shortage, declining […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments. Father Gregory Jakubowicz, OFM, has been appointed parochial vicar of Family #24 (Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. John Parish, Olean; and St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany), effective May 1. He will reside at St. Bonaventure Parish, Allegany. Father Jerome E. Kopec has been […]
On June 2, the Catholic Church will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Catholic Family of Central Niagara will commemorate this special day by evangelizing the community through a eucharistic procession. The procession will begin at 12 noon at St. John the Baptist Parish […]
