WILLIAMSVILLE — St. Gregory the Great School is pleased to announce the appointment of Molly White as its next principal. The announcement comes as the school community begins preparations for the 2025–2026 academic year. White has served as interim principal over the past year, during which she brought vision, compassion and energy to her leadership. […]
LOS ANGELES — The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage completed its 3,300-mile journey across the western United States Sunday, having traversed 10 states, stopping in 20 dioceses and encountering thousands of enthusiastic parishioners. The trek started May 18 in Indianapolis, the site of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, and concluded 35 days later at […]
DeSales Catholic School Principal Karen Judge Rahill partnered with art teacher Kristen McCabe to create a children’s book about the exciting happenings in their school. As a twist, “Curious Critters Go to School” focuses on the woodland creatures that have broken into the Lockport facility, rather than the young students. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound […]
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: House panel investigating Planned Parenthood’s use of federal funds The U.S. House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is opening an investigation into Planned Parenthood’s use of federal funds – an investigation that has long been demanded by pro-life lawmakers and leaders. The federal […]
As the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to plan a Jubilee pilgrimage to one of five designated sites in the diocese. A great place to start is St. Joseph Cathedral. St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 History: In 1849, Bishop John Timon, CM, went to Rome to report […]
Three Catholic Sisters in the Foothills, also known as Family of Parishes #25, are in the process of doing an evangelization outreach entitled Make Every Person Count. This is a phone outreach to build community, answer questions, update registration, and reconnect with inactive Catholics. On Saturday, June 14, Sister Louise Alff, OSF, did the training […]
Father Richard A. Reina celebrated the 55th anniversary of his priesthood at a Mass on June 8 at Christ the King Parish in Snyder, where he has been weekend assistant since his 2015 retirement. Bishop James A. McNulty ordained him on May 23, 1970, at St. Joseph’s New Cathedral. He currently celebrates Mass and administers […]
Sister Mary Anthony Schifano, who molded young minds for 56 years as a teacher, died June 4, 2025, at Mercy Center in South Buffalo. Born May 4, 1937, in Jamestown as Theresa Margaret Schifano to Anthony and Grace (Viello) Schifano, Sister Anthony attended Willard Street School and Jefferson Junior High, and Jamestown High School. She […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” The words of Jeremiah spoke directly to Daniel Quagliana who answered his call to become a permanent deacon. The 54-year-old father of 10 was ordained June 14 at […]
The Diocese of Buffalo has completed a weeklong series of vicariate meetings during which details on the Chapter 11 settlement allocation methodology were shared with parish leadership, including clergy, trustees, business managers and chairpersons of the finance and parish councils. At those meetings, parish leaders were provided an overview of the $150 million settlement, which […]
