NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue the work done by its College of Nursing to foster nurse resilience, effectively bridge the transition from student to health care professional, address a critical shortage in the nursing workforce, increase awareness of health inequities, and develop […]
ROME — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Polish Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, who has faced allegations that he ignored abuse cases in Poland. Neither the Apostolic Nunciature of Poland, which announced the resignation on Feb. 24, nor the Holy See Press Office provided a reason for Archbishop Dzięga’s resignation. The 71-year-old prelate, who has […]
Young adults 21 and older can connect with Catholic business professionals for an evening of networking and fellowship at Doc Sullivan’s (474 Abbott Road, Buffalo) on Thursday, March 14, beginning at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit YAP (Young Adult Professionals), a community where young adults are accompanied and formed to become the next leaders of […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is looking for both older adults and volunteers to participate in its free Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. Both programs depend on dedicated volunteers to provide one-hour weekly visits or phone calls to isolated seniors aged 60 or older who have limited ability to leave […]
In November, the St. Martin de Porres Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver made lap blankets for the sick and shut-ins. The blankets were distributed during the Christmas season. The mission of the Junior Daughters is to promote and enhance the spiritual and social well-being of all its members. The Junior Daughters, as […]
WASHINGTON — An exhibit that includes more than 100 relics of Jesus Christ, the Holy Family, and numerous saints will be exhibited at a parish in northern New Jersey on Saturday, Feb. 24, from noon to 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair, New Jersey, will host the exhibit at its Capozzelli […]
SWORMVILLE — Students at St. Mary School Swormville celebrated “Spirit Week” before heading on February break. The faculty and students had a great deal of fun, and celebrated all week with themed dress-up days, special presentations, guest speakers, and more. Spirit Week serves not only as a break for students from the rigor of their […]
When Cardinal O’Hara High School began its St. Margaret Scholars program this past fall, the staff didn’t quite know what to expect. Special education programs are a rarity at Catholic high schools. Now, five months in, the staff is stunned by the success of the program. “It exceeds our expectations dramatically,” said Principal Joleen Dimitroff. […]
The Downtown Family of Catholic Parishes will offer a Lenten Taizé Prayer Service on Sunday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. In our very busy world, it can be difficult to set aside time to be quiet and present to the Lord. We invite you to spend 60 […]
For many, African American history brings our attention to how social justice movements have shaped all Americans’ understanding of social injustices. In particular, we often retell the events of the Civil Rights Movement. This aspect of our American history is most certainly prominent as we have just celebrated the annual diocesan Mass in remembrance of […]
