The Diocese of Buffalo places the safety of our faithful as one of our most important priorities and in light of that commitment, we have been closely monitoring the weather forecast for this Christmas weekend. We have communicated to our pastors to implement their livestreaming capabilities in their churches if so equipped. Viewing livestreamed Masses […]
VIENNA, Mo. (CNS) — Darkness doesn’t have a prayer when it comes to Jim and Georgena Fick’s yard at Christmastime. The couple has amassed dozens of large, illuminated Santas, elves, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer and other nostalgic emblems. The heavy plastic luminaries, known as blow molds, give the luster of midday along the Ficks’ stretch […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Believers do not need to be afraid of obstacles, struggles and choices in life because God is always near, offering his love and guidance, Pope Francis said. “We can often have a distorted idea about God, thinking of him as a sullen, harsh judge, ready to catch us in the act,” […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — The holidays will be a little happier for those living on the margins of society, thanks to the students in Niagara University’s Student Nurses Association. The group has been collecting canned goods, blankets, toiletries and personal hygiene products that they will donate to Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc., at the end […]
The new year will see a new life for three veterans of the Catholic Center who will retire Jan. 3. Charles Mendolera, director of administration and finance, is stepping down after just over 18 years with the Diocese of Buffalo. Carol Daruszka, assistant to internal audit, is leaving after 14 years. Susan Lengyel, the accounts […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a live morning broadcast on Twitter Dec. 18, Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, said he was not told directly by the Vatican that he has been laicized. “I haven’t received any communication from the Vatican, I haven’t seen anything,” he said. “I’m not even being told about […]
November is a time when we are called to reflect on the many blessings God has provided. Amid that gratitude, many dedicate their time to giving back to those in need to bring blessings to others. With that inspiration, students across the Diocese of Buffalo found creative ways to support their communities and expand their […]
During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of God himself upon the earth as one of us, our attention naturally turns to the place where the incarnation occurred. While all the earth is a holy creation of the Almighty, Bethlehem and the surrounding […]
The diocesan Department of Catholic Schools, in conjunction with the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, has announced the recipients of the annual Catholic education awards. These awards recognize those in Catholic education who show dedication to their work. Father James Ciupek of Nativity of Our Lord in Orchard Park will receive the […]
A new Liturgical Year begins on the First Sunday of Advent. This year many of the Gospel readings at our Sunday Eucharists are from the Gospel of Matthew. On the Fourth Sunday, we read of the annunciation to Joseph, Matt.1:18-24 (Luke’s gospel has the annunciation to Mary). The narrative relates Joseph’s discovery that his betrothed […]
