Although Black Catholics make up a very small percentage of the broader Catholic population, many among them have provided important contributions to the faith and to civil rights in the United States. To celebrate Black History Month, WNY Catholic Audio welcomed Sister Roberta Fulton, SSMN, from the diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity, and Dr. Althea […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Diocesan bishops must have Vatican authorization to allow the celebration of the pre-Vatican II Mass in a parish church, to establish a new “personal parish” for devotees of the old Mass or to allow its celebration by a priest ordained after July 2021 when Pope Francis issued rules restricting the celebration, […]
TONAWANDA — Students at Cardinal O’Hara High School are thinking spring with a new Garden Club, not just to help the environment but to enhance the school and learn hands-on how to garden. The club, directed by science teachers Lyn Porcelli and Erika Doktor, met with Michelle Lockett, community engagement director of Niagara River Greenway […]
An addendum on a story that was posted on WNYCatholic.org last month. Six days after our Epiphany Bill’s game encounter, which was also the anniversary of my beloved father’s passing, I received a message on Facebook from a random person I didn’t know. This is what she said in part. Hi Cory, I work with […]
Bishop Joseph Burke has the distinction of being the first Buffalo-born bishop, and the only native son to serve as Buffalo’s ordinary, serving from 1952 until his death 10 years later. He seemed almost destined for the role. Born Aug. 27, 1886, he was baptized at St. Joseph Cathedral by Father James Quigley. Eleven years […]
St. Mary of the Lake Church will welcome Buffalo Music Hall Of Famers The Dooleys on Wednesday, March 1 for a fun-filled performance. The one-hour acoustic folk-rooted, faith-based concert will offer three-part harmony vocals and uplifting original songs beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hamburg church, 737 Lake Shore Road. The Dooleys have been playing […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has received recommendations from the Independent Review Board regarding allegations of abuse against two priests. The bishop’s determination, following the investigation and report of the review board, is that allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been substantiated against Father Daniel Palys and Msgr. Ronald Sciera. Both priests are retired. […]
Priests appointed to be pastor of a Family of Parishes in the Diocesan Road to Renewal Program will have the option of being assigned a coach/mentor to assist them in their duties. The coach/mentor will serve the pastor in a number of advisory and supportive roles. The diocese enlisted the services of the Catholic Leadership […]