Rachel’s Vineyard, a ministry of Priests for Life and the world’s largest ministry of healing after abortion, has a new look for its website. The newly designed site, launched this week, makes it even easier for visitors to find a weekend healing retreat in their area, read testimonies, obtain social media content to share, ask a […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses Deacon William Broderick Jr. during the Ordination of Deacons Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo It started with a simple question. “Have you ever considered becoming a deacon?” When an already active permanent deacon asked William Broderick Jr. to consider joining the diaconate, he did so with […]
St. Francis seniors Aidan Roberts (from left), Joseph “JT” Syta and Andrew Sovinski display the Erie Niagara Scholastic Achievement Awards they received as top scholars. Photo courtesy of St. Francis High School. ATHOL SPRINGS — St. Francis High School seniors Joseph “JT” Syta, Aidan Roberts and Andrew Sovinski were honored at the 41st annual Erie […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses the class of 2021 deacons; William Broderick Jr. (from left), Timothy J. Coughlin and Gregory P. Gaulin during the Ordination of Deacons Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo Three men were welcomed to the order of the permanent diaconate as Bishop Michael Fisher ordained William Broderick Jr., […]
Following the recent update in Covid guidelines, Bishop Michael Fisher, along with the bishops of Rochester, Ogdensburg and Syracuse, have restored the obligation to attend Mass. The following is a copy of the official statement signed by all four bishops. Mass guidelines for the Diocese of Buffalo can be found at https://buffalodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/05-17-2021-COVID-19-Update.pdf A Statement on […]
This past April 17, the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was held in Windsor Castle, England. One memorable image was that of Queen Elizabeth, in widow’s black, sitting alone in the chapel for the services. She reminded me of the many stories of widows or references to widows in the Bible. This reflection, the […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the appointment of Melanie Ricketts as district director of Chautauqua County. Ricketts succeeds Maria Perez-Cruz who retired earlier this year. Ricketts joined Catholic Charities in 2010 in the multisystemic therapy program, serving as a therapist and supervisor until 2015. After a brief hiatus, she re-joined the organization in 2017. Most […]
The Office of Worship, in conjunction with the diocesan Covid task force, has updated the guidelines for Mass and church gatherings during the ongoing pandemic. The new guidelines are based on what has been set by the Center for Disease Control and the unique needs of the parish congregation. “Guided by the Spirit, we must […]
TONAWANDA — The Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club presented its Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Award to Benjamin Kilduff, a senior at Cardinal O’Hara High School, at a breakfast meeting May 12 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. The award if given to a high school student who has faced many challenges in his […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — As part of its Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony Tuesday, May 18, St. Bonaventure University recognized 54 employees who marked employment anniversaries or are retiring. Employees who were honored are: Retirees: Dr. Lisa Buenaventura (School of Education), Cheryl DeBoy (Athletics), Robert Donius (Theology & Franciscan Studies), Jean Ehman (The Learning Center), Connie Ford […]
