NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Dr. John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California Riverside, will present “The ‘Forever Wars’: Should You Choose to Live Forever?” at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in the Gallagher Center Multi-Purpose Room on the Niagara University campus. The presentation, which is open to the public, is […]
KENMORE — Mount St. Mary Academy held its fifth annual Service and Justice Days on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27. Instead of holding traditional classes, the school offered 10 different workshops for students to choose, run by school faculty and staff, focusing on multiple aspects of social justice approached through different disciplines. Mount […]
The Downtown Family of Catholic Parishes offers a New Testament Bible class: “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John.” Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer. He wants you to be His disciple and […]
As Bishop Michael W. Fisher welcomed all in celebration to the Easter Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on March 31, he exclaimed, “We are finally ready to say alleluia, for He is risen” On that bright and cool morning, Bishop Fisher extolled all as people of hope, and people who believe. He welcomed all new […]
To mark the observance of the 51st Roe v. Wade decision, the diocesan Office of Respect Life will host the annual Pro-Vita Awards to recognize those who have served as an exemplary commitment to the gift of life. On Thursday, April 25, Deacon Mark & Theresa Kehl, Lindsay Adornetto, Dr. John & Darya Brach, David […]
“With all the issues that I mentioned in the homily, and in the world today, isn’t this an awesome sight?” That question by Father Leon Biernat was answered by thunderous applause from a congregation which filled St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville for Easter Vigil Mass, March 30. The sight Father Biernat was referring […]
On Wednesday, April 3, families with special needs are invited to an Inclusive Easter Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 5930 S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Father Joseph Wolf, senior parochial vicar, will celebrate the Mass. Father Gerard Skrzynski, moderator for the Buffalo Catholic Deaf Society, will interpret the Mass through American Sign […]
SWORMVILLE — Join with the parishioners of the Akron and Clarence family of parishes as they begin the “33 Days to Morning Glory” Marian Consecration Retreat on April 15. You will learn about and reflect upon four great saints with a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin, Mary: St. John Paul II, St. Louis de […]
CNA/VATICAN CITY — On the morning of Easter Sunday 2024, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of an estimated 60,000 people. “Urbi et orbi” means “To the city (of Rome) and to […]
Christ is risen! Truly, he is risen! Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death. We know that God has the final word. And that word is love. For “God is love” (1 Jn. 4:8). The kingdom of God which Jesus ushered into the world is at hand. But, and this is an all important critical […]
