HAMBURG — Hilbert College Global, the online division of Hilbert College, is launching four new non-degree/non-credit technology programs in partnership with virtual bootcamp provider, StackRoute Learning Inc. These programs are focused on four rapidly growing areas in the technology sector: Cybersecurity, Cloud Systems Administration, Data Analytics, and Web Development. Complete program and application information can be found at learnmore.hilbert.edu/programs. The 20-week programs […]
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, Catholic Charities is hosting a Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being accepted Aug. 1-31 in Olean at Catholic Charities’ office […]
Five founding members of the COHS Thanks-A-Million Campaign gather to celebrate their 50 year reunions at the O’Hara Fest which took place at the school July 30. From left, Paul ’70 and Kathryn ’71 Murray, Nancy LaTulip ’71, Joe Nicosia ’71, Shawn ’70 and Janet ’70 Cunningham, Charles and Donna ’71 Matlach. Photo courtesy of […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has elected Joseph Emminger and Esmeralda Sierra to its board of trustees. Emminger is supervisor for the Town of Tonawanda and is president and senior partner of Emminger, Newton, Pigeon & Magyar Inc. Sierra is a community volunteer. “Joe and Esmeralda each bring decades of leadership and community service expertise to their […]
After six years of war, “Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophe,” according to the International Rescue Committee. Confirming that terribly sad fact, Catholic Relief Services reports, “Conflict and a lack of aid has triggered a humanitarian disaster, leaving 80 percent of the population in need of assistance, including 2 million children suffering from acute […]
Olympic runner Cole Hocker, then a student at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, crosses the finish line at the National Cross Country Race in 2018. (CNS photo/courtesy runnerspace.com) INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As Cole Hocker approached the starting line for the biggest race of his life, he paused for a moment to follow his usual pre-race […]
Nick Ellis, Kelsey Sikora and Shanel Kerekes put their talents and art education to good use painting a mural on the side of the Gerard Place Community Center on Bailey Avenue. Photo Courtesy of Villa Maria College The Gerard Place Community Center has been an anchor in the Bailey-Delavan neighborhood for decades. While the center continues […]
Four local deacons banded together to guide their parishes, and the rest of the diocese, as we pass through rough waters. Using the notion that strong parishes make a strong diocese, they planned an initiative designed to make the parish stronger, holier and a more important part of every parishioner’s life in real and tangible […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has granted faculties to Father Bryan Hajovsky, OFM Conv., who has been assigned by his provincial to St. Francis of Assisi Friary in Athol Springs. He will teach at St. Francis High School. His faculties will be effective Aug. 1. Msgr. Robert Zapfel has been given the additional responsibility as administrator […]
U.S. Gymnastics 2020 Olympics silver medalists Jordan Chile, Simone Biles, Grace McCallum and Sunisa Lee stand during the award ceremony at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo July 27, 2021. CNS photo/Lindsey Wasson, Reuters CHAMPLIN, Minn. (CNS) — The Twin City Twisters in Champlin is the home gym of Grace McCallum, a member of the […]