To help individuals and families in need, Catholic Charities is hosting a Parish Parking Lot Pop Up at St. Joseph Church, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive in to receive a free care bag filled with personal care items, while supplies last. “Our latest parking lot […]
Members of the’89 baseball team that won 2 post season championships, the Georgetown Cup and the Mayor’s Trophy, joined for some reminiscing and fun. Team members include, (standing from left) Chris Sidote, Frank Montaldi, Mike Terrari, Paul Cartone, Mike Panzarella, Mike Odojewski and Henry Biggie. (kneeling) Mike Telesco and Guy Kancar. (Photos courtesy of Cardinal […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — A public screening of the film “Dark Waters” at St. Bonaventure University on Tuesday, Oct. 19, followed by a forum with scientific and legal experts, will draw attention to health risks associated with a group of man-made chemicals that have been detected in food, soil, drinking water and even breast milk. Presented by the School of Arts and Sciences at St. Bonaventure in collaboration with […]
(Buffalo, NY) – Following independent investigations and review and recommendation by the Independent Review Board of the Diocese of Buffalo concerning allegations which have been determined to be unsubstantiated, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has accepted the IRB’s recommendations and has reinstated the following priests who were previously placed on Administrative Leave: Reverend Adolph Kowalczyk, pastor […]
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 3755. This bill would impose abortion on demand nationwide at any stage of pregnancy through federal statute and would eliminate pro-life laws at every level of government – including parental notification for minor girls, informed consent, and health or safety protections specific to abortion facilities. H.R. 3755 also would compel all […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated Mass on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School in South Buffalo. Assisting the bishop are Father Sean Paul Fleming (left) and Deacon Tim Coughlin. (Photo by Joe Martone) The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi was celebrated at Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School […]
Father Dennis W. Cleary died on Sept. 24, 2021, at the Beechwood Continuing Care Facility in Getzville. He was 73 years old and a Maryknoll priest for 44 years. Dennis William Cleary was born in Buffalo on Aug. 11, 1948. He attended Holy Name of Jesus Grammar School and after graduating from Bishop Turner High […]
OLV Charities – the support arm and mission partner of OLV Organizations/”Father Baker’s – will celebrate the 41st annual Friends of Father Baker Reception on Friday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park. The Friends of Father Baker Reception furthers the ministries of OLV’s saintly founder, Venerable Nelson Baker. Today, […]
Program helps non-parents navigate challenges of providing full-time care of related children who have been separated from biological parents Are you the primary caregiver of another family member’s child? The Kinship Caregiver Program at Catholic Charities is a resource for families in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties who may need support in stepping out of the […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses 24 new parish Respect Life coordinators during Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on Oct. 3. These coordinators will carry out the mission of the diocesan Office of Pastoral Ministries in their individual parishes. (Photo by Joe Martone) Citing it is a day to stand up for life during his opening […]
