Sister Carmen Paris, OSF, who led a ministry of housekeeping for her fellow Stella Niagara Franciscans, died Sept. 27, 2021, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. She was 98. The former Teresa Paris was born to Joseph and Tommosina (Gallo) Paris on Oct. 6, 1922, in Steubenville, Ohio. Sister Carmen entered the order of the […]
Sister Mary Mark Wickenhiser, a Daughter of St. Paul for 63 years, died suddenly in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts, on Sept. 4, 2021. Born Margaret Wickenhiser in September of 1941, she was the youngest of six siblings, all of whom were raised in South Buffalo by their parents, the late Leo and Catherine (Rodkey) Wickenhiser. The […]
My friends often ask me this question. Mark Allan Powell’s “What Do They Hear? Bridging the Gap between Pulpit and Pew” recently caught my attention because I know Powell’s solid biblical scholarship; his title resonates with my own teaching on the meaning of scripture. His book is for those who preach or hear homilies and […]
“Enduring Faith,” a documentary film on the faith, perseverance and inspiring example of Indigenous Peoples across North America is now available for all to watch at kofc.org/enduringfaith. Indigenous communities across North America have a rich and vibrant testimony to share – both past and present – including the witness of their faith. “Enduring Faith: The Story of […]
With the start of the fall semester, Villa Maria College delivered books and supplies to students at no additional cost outside of tuition. CollegeBoard estimates that this change saves students and their families an average of $1,240 in out-of-pocket costs per year. The college launched this effort to help make higher education more affordable and easier to navigate for all students. To […]
LANCASTER — Christina Pietrantoni and Dan Stoiber, have been named trustees at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Lancaster. Both trustees are Lancaster residents. Christina Pietrantoni and her husband, Frank, have been St. Mary’s parishioners for 14 years. Christina participates in the WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) Bible study group at St. Mary’s and has […]
Father Richard Zajac and Umpire Jim Kelly hold the Cy Williams Cup, presented to the winners of the Parochial Baseball Association. Parochial baseball is celebrating 100 years of catches and camaraderie. Parochial Baseball has been in Buffalo almost as long as the majors have been around. This year marks the 100th season of the league […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments: Father Daniel Serbicki, currently the pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Corfu and East Pembroke, has been asked to take on the additional responsibility of serving as the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Alden. He had been serving as administrator for the […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School begins the celebration of their 75th anniversary by rebooting the famous Timon Dances. On Saturday, Oct. 2, Live music from local bands and food from four local restaurants will be offered from 6-11 p.m. at the school gym, 601 McKinley Parkway. “As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to […]
Cardiologists Drs. Joseph Gelormini and Nadeem Haq, at left, and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Stephen Downing take time for a photo with 99-year-old Joan LaDuca, a former TAVR patient, who joined them to celebrate the 500th TAVR performed at the Heart Center at Mercy Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Mercy Hospital) Ninety-nine-year-old Joan LaDuca, a grateful former […]
