Kettney Francois poses outside the remains of St. Famille du Toirac Church in Toirac, Haiti, Aug. 16. Francois was trampled in a frantic stampede of people trying to escape after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit during a funeral Mass at the church. (CNS photo/Laura Gottesdiener, Reuters) Getting emergency supplies and aid into the Haiti region […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has announced his recent appoints. Father Joseph Rogliano will have the additional responsibility as temporary administrator of Assumption Parish in Buffalo, effective Sept. 1. Father Rogliano is currently pastor of St. Mark and St. Rose of Lima parishes in Buffalo, as well as coordinator of the Priests Personnel Board. Father Peter […]
Cheryl Calire, director of the Office of Pastoral Ministries, which oversees the Mother Teresa Home, speaks about the murals painted on the outbuildings on the East Side campus. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Mother Teresa Home is Cheryl Calire’s own Field of Dreams. She spent four years convincing people if they built it, people would […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College launches comprehensive brand refresh, including a new visual identity, a completely re-imagined brand platform, and a full-scale fall campaign. Hilbert partnered with Creative Communication Associates out of Troy to create and launch the new brand. Visit this webpage for details, including a video on the making of the new Hilbert logo and our new 30-second […]
St. Bonaventure University’s orientation team pack welcome kits for the freshman class. New students coming to campus on Friday, Aug. 27, will enjoy a welcome party and bonfire. Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will officially welcome the Class of 2025 into the Bonaventure family during Welcome Days 2021 […]
Kari Buchinger, deputy superintendent of Catholic Schools, creates a meeting schedule with principals. The newly created position will over see professional development of principals and teachers. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Fireworks went off in the Catholic Schools Department just after the Fourth of July when Kari Buchinger came on board as the new deputy […]
USA’s Sydney Mclaughlin celebrates with the national flag after arriving second the Women’s 400m Hurdles final at the 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships at the Khalifa International stadium in Doha on Oct. 4, 2019. Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images When Sydney McLaughlin, current world record holder in the women’s 400 meters hurdles with a time […]
Sister Patricia Collins, formerly known as Sister Mary Denis, died Aug. 18, 2021, at Mercy Center, Buffalo. For nearly 70 years, Sister Patricia had served the community as an educator, administrator, apartment manager, and health care assistant. Born in Buffalo on March 12, 1936, Patricia, known as Patsy, was the daughter of John and Margaret (McPartlin) […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College and the Buffalo Public School District announce partnership for dual enrollment program. As part of this new relationship, students from Buffalo Public Schools will now have the opportunity to take college-level courses through Hilbert College Global – the online division of Hilbert College. Buffalo Public School students would be eligible for this program […]
The fullest New Testament description of widows is found in 1 Timothy. While this letter is attributed to Paul, a study of its contents shows more developed ministries in the communities than in Paul’s time and contradictions of material found in genuine Pauline letters. The letter, therefore, was probably written by a follower of Paul […]
