LOCKPORT — A local landmark building has been named in honor of a DeSales High School Class of 1960 alumni. David J. Ryan grew up just down the street from DeSales on West Avenue. It was within the walls of DeSales that some of Ryan’s greatest memories were rooted. His early memories laid the groundwork […]
ORCHARD PARK — Congratulations to the boys varsity basketball team at Nativity of Mary School. The team, made up of seventh and eighth grade students, won the Diocesean Basketball Championship for their division. Back in November, the same group of young men won the Diocesean Championship for Varsity Baseball. Basketball Coach Jill Deck stated the […]
DEPEW — A two-day Lenten Mission presented by Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Roman Catholic Family of Parishes drew an audience of about 400 to 500 people each night. The mission was held at St. Martha Parish in Depew on March 20 and 21. Both nights featured a theatrical performance by actor Frank Runyeon. […]
Appeal officials announced that Appeal 2023 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the diocesan Fund for the Faith, has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,020,658, which is 52 percent of this year’s $9.5 million goal. “We are so appreciative for all who have provided hope through your […]
Sister Marion Karl, OSF, former teacher and librarian, died March 27, 2023, at the age of 98. The daughter of the late Casper and Josephine (Andrews) Karl was born May 12, 1924, in Buffalo. She graduated from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in 1942, then three years later entered the Sisters of St. Francis […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University is inviting the community to Take Back the Night, Thursday, March 30, through participation in an annual event that aims to end gender-based violence in all forms, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This year’s featured speaker is Tayrin Tapia, founder of Dear Tayrin Inc., an organization […]
“Last but not least,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher as he welcomed the congregation to the final vicariate Mass marking the Buffalo Diocese’s 175th anniversary. Those who worship in the Eastern Niagara-Orleans vicariate met at St. John the Baptist Parish in Lockport on March 24. “Such richness in history,” Bishop Fisher said. “I welcome in […]
“The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel.” With these two compelling sentences – as recorded in the Gospel of Mark – Jesus inaugurates his ministry and sums up what his mission is about: to break the shackles of sin that enslave humanity, to put us on the path of […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has invited Catholics to annually renew an act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25. The solemnity of the Annunciation on Saturday marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica with a prayer asking for […]
The Department of Pastoral Ministries will hold the 12th annual benefit banquet for St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center on Thursday, April 27 starting at 6 p.m. at Classics V in Amherst, The keynote speaker for the event will be pro-life advocate and international speaker Toni McFadden. She is the author of the book, “Redeemed: […]
