Father Jerome E. Kopec, former pastor of SS. Peter & Paul Parish in Williamsville, has taken on the role of episcopal vicar for clergy. This role sees him involved in many others ministries within the diocese. He works with deacons, helps plan clergy assignments, and works with the continuing formation of priests and deacons. This […]
Joseph Blackwell ’22, (from left) Kyle Wicka ’22 and Owen Mulderig ’23 sort the many pairs of socks collected by St. Francis High School students. The much needed footwear will go to the Buffalo City Missions and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. (Photo courtesy of St. Francis High School) ATHOL SPRINGS — For the second […]
To mark Veterans Day, Mrs. Monolopolus’ second-grade class at Notre Dame Academy wrote a prayer in gratitude for the brave sacrifice of veterans throughout history. Mrs. Pyszczynski’s first-grade class also created cards with letters of thanks to the brave veterans.
Dr. Tamra Minor, NU VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (third from left) poses with Father Craig Pridgen, member of NU board of trustees; Father James J. Maher, CM, NU President, and Lisbet Arias, senior NU student. (Photo courtesy of Niagara University) NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — On Monday, Nov. 8, Niagara University introduced Tamra Minor, Ph.D., as its inaugural […]
Yvon Dimiyo and Jim Cantella, both candidates in the permanent diaconate, help with the renovations at Holy Cross Parish on Buffalo’s West Side. (Photo courtesy of the permanent diaconate) A group of deacon candidates had their first experience of hands-on ministry as they spent a day serving the people of Holy Cross Parish on Buffalo’s […]
The Road to Renewal effort is an opportunity for the Diocese of Buffalo to reinvigorate the Catholic faith, fully optimize parish and diocesan resources and more importantly increase the reach and impact of ministries throughout Western New York. In 2020, then Buffalo Apostolic Administrator Bishop Edward Scharfenberger commissioned the Parish Model Task Force and later […]
In 2004, I had a career and a house. Life was good. But while I was happy, something was missing. I was living life for myself and felt disconnected. I needed to be part of something bigger than the little world I created. People would tell me, “You don’t have to join a religious community. […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College has set a bold vision to create a one-of-a-kind living and learning community for seniors in our area by establishing a “Thriving in Place” program behind the leadership of Hilbert’s provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Maureen Finney. The primary goals of the college’s “Thriving in Place” initiative are […]
The class of 2021 deacons; (from left) Gregory P. Gaulin, Timothy J. Coughlin and William D. Broderick Jr. stand in front of the altar during the ordination of deacons Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on […]
STELLA NIAGARA — Prepare ye the way of the Lord! Plan now to enhance your spiritual journey this year leading up to Christmas by attending the Advent Silent Guided Weekend Retreat at Stella Niagara’s Center of Renewal in the Town of Lewiston. The retreat will run from Friday evening dinner through Sunday lunch Dec. 3-5, […]
