Bishop Michael W. Fisher welcomes the students of St. Francis High School as he begins Mass in the school auditorium. The bishop, pictured with President/Principal Father Michael Sajda, OFM Conv., and Father Matt Foley, OFM Conv., told the students they can find God’s truth in each of their classes. Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated morning […]
Thanks to a generous donation to Notre Dame Academy’s Music and Arts program, students such as these can learn to play the rhythm in their hearts. (Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Academy) Just before school began, Jackie White, a parishioner at St. Martin of Tours Church, reached out to Laura Lawless from the South Buffalo […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher learns about the recently renovated chapel at Cardinal O’Hara High School from Principal Mary Holzerland. The bishop visited the Tonawanda institute on the first day of school. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) Bishop Michael W. Fisher witnessed the Hawk pride that filled the halls of Cardinal O’Hara High School as students […]
Students at St. Mark School in Buffalo root for a good school year as they return to school after summer break. (Photo by Nicole Dzimira) Bishop Michael W. Fisher took a whirlwind tour of Catholic schools, greeting students from St. Benedict’s, St. Mark’s and Catholic Academy of West Buffalo to welcome the little ones on their […]
The Curé of Ars Award honors those whose lives reflect the qualities of Christian dedication and service that marked the lives of St. John Vianney. The award is presented annually to individuals and organizations committed to healing those in need of God’s reconciling love, a willingness to contribute their gifts towards pastoral care – especially […]
Tom Lajewski, from OLV Charities, portrays Father Nelson Baker on his ordination day, while a video crew from EWTN film “They Might Be Saints.” An episode focusing on Buffalo’s own Father Baker will air in January. EWTN came to Buffalo to learn a little bit more about Father Baker. A crew from the Catholic-themed cable […]
Was it good that the United States and its allies fought a 20-year war against the Taliban in Afghanistan? Was all of the blood, sweat and tears worth it? How can any honest, moral, objective view conclude that all of the money wasted, goodwill lost, Americans and allies killed, and countless innocent poor Afghan children, […]
KENMORE — Mount St. Mary Academy will hold its annual Alumnae Weekend Sept. 11-12. Grads can reconnect with old friends and make new connections with Mounties from different classes. Everyone is encouraged to bring their families. On Sept. 11, Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue will be held from 3-6 p.m. on the MSM front lawn. Tickets are […]
GETZVILLE — In 2001, St. Pius X parishioners created a spectacular tribute to first responders featuring a life-sized monument including firefighters carrying Father Mychal Fallon Judge. Father Judge was an American Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. While serving in that capacity, he was killed, becoming the […]
Eva Hassett, executive director, International Institute of Buffalo, introduces members of the Western New York Refugee and Asylee Consortium, who will work to welcome and resettle Afghan evacuees. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) An influx of 50,000 Afghan evacuees are expected to be coming into the United States over the next six months. About 350 […]
