One of the most significant hallmarks of American democracy is the “Bill of Rights” – the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans’ rights in relation to their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual, such as freedom of speech, press and religion. It sets rules for due process […]
Bishop Michael Fisher has some fun on the Notre Dame Academy playground during his recent visit. The bishop stopped by the South Buffalo elementary school to meet the young students. Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Academy Buffalo’s 15th shepherd, Bishop Michael Fisher, spent some time visiting both campuses of Notre Dame Academy. He got to […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) federal nutrition program and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York will offer a Diaper Days event on May 13 at Catholic Charities’ Kenmore office, 3370 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. The May 13 Diaper Days event was originally scheduled to take place at Catholic Charities’ WIC at Sisters […]
Dr. Tim Uhl, the new superintendent of Catholic Schools, talks to Sister Gail Glenn, SSJ, principal of Catholic Academy of West Buffalo. Uhl visited the Delaware Avenue school to meet the faculty and staff of Catholic Academy and Our Lady of Black Rock School. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi On April 19, Dr. Tim Uhl […]
Bishop Michael Fisher has made the following appointments. Msgr. Richard Siepka has been named pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Cheektowaga. This is effective June 1, for a term of six years or a subsequent appointment. Msgr. Siepka was previously on the staff of Christ the King Seminary. He also served as pastor of St. […]
In a world where mothers are struggling to support their children, sometimes the nicer things that make them feel good must be sacrificed. With community support, they don’t have to. “If a mom is struggling and has to decide diapers and makeup or toothpaste or deodorant, which do think she is going to choose?” asked […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — “The Eucharist must never be instrumentalized for a political end, no matter how important,” said Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego in a May 5 essay published on the website of America magazine, the Jesuit journal. Because of efforts by some U.S. bishops to exclude Catholic politicians – including President Joe […]
Mount St. Mary Academy announces that a limited number of scholarships are available to its summer camps for middle school girls thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club of Kenmore. Residents of zip codes 14150, 14217 and 14223 who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply for a $100 scholarship, which would cover the […]
WASHINGTON — Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, and episcopal promoter of Stella Maris in the United States, is encouraging dioceses to mark the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea on May 22. The day is intended to remember the men and women seafarers, and for Masses […]
Bishop Michael Fisher stands with the expectant mothers at St. Joseph Cathedral on May 1. The bishop blessed ther the women and their babies at the celebration sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Ministries – Pro-Life. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Bishop Michael Fisher welcomed expectant mothers and their families to a special Mass that […]
