Athol Springs — Benjamin Michalski, a junior at St. Francis High School, received the Vito and Lucy Vacco Memorial Scholarship Award. Father James Vacco, OFM, a 1972 graduate of St. Francis High School, presents the $850 scholarship award in memory of his parents. Eligible students who were invited to apply must have demonstrated significant academic […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher and Dr. Tim Uhl, diocesan superintendent of schools, will tour several elementary and high schools to see the good works happening through the faith-based education during Catholic Schools Week. National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Schools observe the annual celebration week with […]
WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church will hold its annual celebration of World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on Feb. 2, and parishes will commemorate the event over the weekend of Feb. 5-6. This event is a special time for individual parishes to celebrate the gift of consecrated life and pray for men and women […]
The combined swim team of St. Mary School in Swormville and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in Harris Hill made a big splash this year, finishing its regular swim season with a record of 3-2. This was the team’s first time swimming in Division 1 (for larger schools). Coach David Papke saw tremendous […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following announcements. Father Bryan Zielenieski has been given the added responsibility as temporary parish administrator of St. Margaret and Holy Spirit parishes, effective Jan. 12. Father Zielenieski is residing at St. Margaret Parish, but remains the Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Swormville. Father David Borowiak will serve as […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School invites all alumni to participate in the creation of an oral history publication that unites Timon alumni across generations. The project is an opportunity to gather stories and collect memories that bring the Bishop Timon experience to life. The Timon team is interested in reflections and tributes, and hope that this endeavor […]
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Father John S. Bonnici and Father Joseph A. Espaillat as auxiliary bishops of New York. The appointments were publicized in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 25, by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop-elect Bonnici is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York and has served […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University is offering a corporate partnerships program, including a 15 percent tuition discount for seven online master’s degree programs. An organization’s participating employees will receive academic and professional development support as they pursue their graduate degree. “We want to play a more active role in supporting the education and retention of […]
WASHINGTON – On Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized abortion nationwide in its decision on Roe v. Wade. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called on the faithful to “pray, fast and work for the day when the […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College’s dual enrollment program has experienced a 140 percent year-over-year increase this school year with over 1,800 registered high schoolers. The record-breaking increase is the result of Hilbert’s new partnership with the Buffalo Public Schools, which accounts for over 1,000 registered students. “Our partners at Hilbert College recognize the talent and boundless potential […]
