Students at Immaculate Conception School in East Aurora made a special welcoming video for the three new priests that will serve the parish and school. When Father Gerard Skrzynksi, Father Karl Loeb and Father Aaron Kulczyk came to the parish and Family #6 in July, music teacher Glenn Colton wanted them to feel welcome at […]
Buffalo celebrated Deaf Awareness Week in September, with various events being held throughout the entire month. On Sept. 7, the Buffalo Bisons hosted a Deaf Awareness Day at Sahlen Field. Sean Maloney, recreation therapist at St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, threw the first pitch. As a hard of hearing individual who is fluent in […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Explore St. Bonaventure University’s graduate degree options in the health professions during the upcoming Graduate School Fair hosted by the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions. The fair will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the multipurpose room of Francis Hall on the east end of […]
Longtime coach Paul McCarthy writes a brief tome on his uncle, Msgr. Leo McCarthy, a man who got knocked to the ground, both physically and metaphorically, and stood back up. “Don’t Lose Your Dignity” mixes biography with coaching strategy as it tells of the priest known for his tireless work coaching football and basketball for […]
She’s back! We’re pleased to announce the start of Season 2 of “Sister Justine’s Saint Tales,” our original youth-oriented audio play series. Be sure to visit our official Soundcloud site for 10 new episodes, a new one released each week. Listen here to learn about St. Thomas Aquinas.
Father James F. Hassett, a retired priest who had served the Diocese of Buffalo for 48 years, died Oct. 16, 2023. Born June 21, 1948, in Buffalo, the son of Francis and Grace (Seymour) Hassett attended St. Andrew School in Kenmore, and the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo. He went on to attend St. John […]
Unlike some other designated months celebrating many of America’s diverse ethnicities, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins and ends in the middle of the month. The 2023 recognition of Hispanic heritage ended Sunday, Oct. 15. The Diocese of Buffalo officially marked the end of the month with a Mass in St. Anthony Church, Lackawanna. “In this […]
More than 8,000 Catholics from across New York state will gather this weekend at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville to celebrate the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This congress, organized by the eight Catholic dioceses in New York, is part of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival, sponsored by […]
The annual Polish Ancestors Day and All Souls Mass will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 5. A Mass for the souls of deceased clergy, religious and all lay members of the community, will be offered at 3 p.m. inside the Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel at the cemetery. Beginning at 1 p.m. experts […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Rikki Nawotka-Ace, LMSW, as senior director. In her new role, Nawotka-Ace will join the program operations team and oversee Catholic Charities’ resettlement programming, including the immigration and refugee assistance program. “Rikki’s energy, leadership and expertise will strengthen our commitment to the people and communities we serve, particularly our immigration […]
