ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University now offers an 18-credit minor in Leadership. The program, open to all degree-seeking undergraduate students regardless of their majors, offers a curriculum that spans academic schools at the university. The program features electives from 13 different academic departments. The program stems from the Bonaventure mission of bringing out the best […]
Sister Mary Diehl, OSF, died Oct. 26, 2021, at Stella Niagara Health Center in Stella Niagara. Formerly known as Sister Jeanine, she has served in several dioceses over her 60 years with the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity. Born Sept. 6, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Virginia […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, is encouraging dioceses to use National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 7-13, as a time to foster vocations in their local faith communities. “Studies of those recently ordained and religiously […]
Students in Notre Dame Academy are learning how to make stop motion movies with the help of Mrs. Bannister, art teacher. You can hear the students and staff of the South Buffalo elementary talk about it by clicking on the NDA Talks podcast below.
Trocaire College announced the addition of three new academic programs to its offerings: a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Biology, a BPS in Management, and a Certificate in Medical Assisting. These programs complement Trocaire’s focus on health care, business and technology, and will be available starting in Spring 2022. Applications are being accepted now. “All new program […]
Father James L. Fugle, former pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Corfu, died Oct. 23, 2021. He was 57. Born Jan. 28, 1964, in Varysburg, the son of Leo and Carol (Conrad) Fugle attend Sheldon Elementary and Attica Central School before graduating in 1982. He then took part in a home study program from […]
TONAWANDA — Determined, committed, unwavering, persevering, a self-starter and go-getter are but a few words that describe Emily Lyman, a senior at Cardinal O’Hara High School. As early as age 12, Emily followed alternative rock, music outside of the mainstream that includes punk, heavy metal and folk music. She began researching and writing articles on […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following announcements and appointments: Father Richard W. Blazejewski, pastor of St. Isidore Parish in Perry and Silver Springs, will retire effective Oct. 29. He will continue to reside at his private residence in Perry. Father Michael P. LaMarca will succeed Father Blazejewski as parish administrator of St. Isidore […]
St. Joseph Cathedral welcomed over 80 couples celebrating special wedding anniversaries of 50, 60 and 70 years to a special wedding anniversary celebration. The Oct. 24 Mass, sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Ministries, recognizes and honors the commitment made by couples to share their lives and help each other grow with God. “We congratulate […]
Washington D.C. – The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of birth in some cases. The chamber passed the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), by a vote of 218 to 211 largely along party lines. The […]
