Sister Marie Stachowiak died peacefully on Dec. 10, 2023, at St. Francis Park in the 82nd year of life and the 62nd year of religious life. Mary Anne Stachowiak was born on Dec. 3, 1941, in Buffalo to John and Rose (Lemka) Stachowiak. On Aug. 2,1959, she entered the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph as […]
Indianapolis saw a crowd of young Catholics being true to the theme of “Fully Alive.” Over 12,000 young people joined together at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium for the National Catholic Youth Conference, a three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones held […]
Father Bryan J. Zielenieski has been appointed the additional responsibility as temporary parish administrator of St. Joseph University Parish, Buffalo, and the Campus Ministry Family (Family of Parishes #36), effective Dec. 1. Father Zielenieski serves as vicar for Renewal and Development for the Diocese of Buffalo. Father Alphonse Arulanandu has been appointed the additional responsibility […]
People traveling on the Road to Renewal might want to set their GPS to the Dunkirk/Fredonia area, as Family #3 has something worth checking out. “The Lord’s Vineyard,” as they call themselves, consists of six parishes and eight churches in Northern Chautauqua County. The name plays off the many vineyards in the area and John […]
Sister Mary Norine Truax, RSM, passed away Dec. 4, 2023. She is remembered for her service to children with special needs. Born Phyllis Joann Truax, the youngest of six daughters of Guy and Anne (Johnson) Truax grew up in Lakewood. She graduated from the public school there in 1949. Religious life was a central part […]
OLEAN — Southern Tier Catholic School was graced with a special visit today as St. Nicholas, the beloved figure of generosity and compassion, made a heartwarming appearance on his feast day. St. Nicholas, also known as Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa Claus, took the time to impart valuable lessons on love, generosity, and […]
Trocaire College, a private, Catholic college providing a pathway for students to build careers of achievement and lives of purpose, announced that Timothy J. Sember will take on a new role as the vice president of mission and advancement. He joined Trocaire in 2022 as the chief mission officer. In this new role, Sember will […]
Happy St. Nicholas Day! Look at this lovely prayer written by Mrs. Hennigan’s seventh grade class at OLV Elementary School. #TheLegacyLivesOn
ST. BONAVENTURE — They simply wouldn’t be denied. Fighting off exhaustion after 157 minutes of physical play in just over 24 hours, St. Bonaventure patiently ground out the game’s final three minutes with a series of pick-and-go plays that gained them virtually nothing. Except for a national title. The Bonnies (12-0), ranked No. 2 in […]
SWORMVILLE — This time of year, many of us are getting ready to delve into our own traditions of roasting a turkey, buying gifts, or decorating our homes. But the students at St. Mary School Swormville are keeping up their long-standing tradition of service projects for others. As a part of her religion class, Julie […]
