Diocese of Buffalo central offices housed at 795 Main Street since 1986 The Diocese of Buffalo has announced that the Catholic Center, the diocesan central office building since 1986, has been listed for sale. The building, purchased in 1985 by the diocese, was the former home to the Courier-Express that ceased publication in September of […]
Sister Linda Lanighan, who cared for the youngest and oldest of the diocese, died March 8, 2024, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence in Clarence. Sister Linda, formerly known as Sister Mary James, began her life May 2, 1943, in Lockport. The daughter of James and Mildred (Erie) Lanighan. After completing secondary school at […]
OLEAN — Students from seven different schools participated in Alfred State’s annual science and technology fair. Alfred State professors served as judges. Students demonstrated their projects and answered questions from the judges. Southern Tier Catholic School took three awards back to their Olean campus, including Outstanding School in the Junior Division School Award. Junior Division […]
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub offers a special series highlighting Women Religious who have served the diocese as teachers, leaders and caregivers. Grab some coffee, sit back and listen to the extraordinary accomplishments of these dedicated sisters. Click on Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub, to hear about Sister Karen […]
Bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and laity gathered around the Holy Father in Rome from Oct. 4 to 29, 2023. Their mission? To begin the next stage of the Synod on Synodality. After gathering information at the diocesan, regional and continental stages, it was time to begin a conversation on what is a synodal church. […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University senior Hadley Thompson will be honored as the 2024 Dr. Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award recipient by the Jandoli School of Communication during a ceremony March 12. The program begins at 4 p.m. in the Robert R. Jones Room of the University Conference Center in Doyle Hall. […]
The referral calls that come in to St. Bernadette’s Parish Neighbors are difficult to listen to: three families had lost everything in a house fire; a family needed a mattress for their niece who came to live with them after suffering abuse at home; and a steady stream of families need food to satisfy their […]
The Catholic Women of Buffalo Inc. are excited to bring back the annual Women’s Conference. This year’s event holds the theme “Be Still.” All women are invited to join for a full day event (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) on Saturday, April 27 at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Kenmore. The day includes a continental breakfast, vigil […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Cherie Sugg its chief human resources officer. In her new role, Sugg will be responsible for shaping and executing human resource strategies for the organization including overseeing the recruitment and retention of a diverse and skilled workforce, managing employee relations, developing and implementing professional development and training programs, and […]
TONAWANDA — Students from four area high schools took part in a leadership summit at Cardinal O’Hara High School on Feb. 15. The Courageous Leadership Academy Summit, part of Inside Out Schools, concentrates on providing students ways to become good leaders. The theme, “Capturing the Heart,” according to Inside Out Schools founder and presenter Mike […]
