WASHINGTON – The 58th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. The World Day of Prayer for Vocations unites the faithful in praying for those currently discerning and living out vocations to ordained ministry and […]
On April 20, former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of in the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis last May. Bishop Michael Fisher released the following statement calling peace and equality. “Today’s verdict of accountability in the tragic killing of George Floyd is an important step in […]
Students of Catholic Academy of West Buffalo show their welcoming spirit. Photo by Joe Cascio Photography In order to ensure solid Catholic education will remain in the core of Buffalo, Our Lady of Black Rock School will merge with Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, bringing 300 students under one roof on Delaware Avenue this fall. […]
Father Michael Uebler shared his health battle with his parishioners. He used the parish bulletin to update his congregation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, where he had served as pastor since 2003, as he faced brain cancer over a three-year period. His last update was just a few weeks before his April 9 death. […]
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the “Regina Coeli” from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 18, 2021. CNS photo/Paul Haring VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Greeting visitors in St. Peter’s Square after nearly a month of tight restrictions due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said he […]
BATAVIA — Notre Dame High School Foundation will be hosting their 24th Annual Golf, Tennis and Bocce Tournament on Sunday, June 13 at Terry Hills Golf Course. The annual tournament has been moved to a Sunday this year. Tournament chair, Jim Sutherland said, “The committee felt holding the tournament on a weekend would allow more […]
Now through end of June, customers can order wood-fired pizzas and make their own donation to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo To provide hope to Western New York neighbors in need, local restaurants V|ice in Buffalo and N|eat in Williamsville have launched a new initiative to support Catholic Charities through Appeal 2021, which helps to […]
As we approach the global celebration of Earth Day (April 22), it would be wise for Catholics to reflect on Pope Francis’ famous environmental encyclical letter “Laudato Si (On Care for Our Common Home).” Citing Francis of Assisi – patron saint of ecology – Pope Francis writes, “Our common home is like a sister with […]
Bishop Michael Fisher has appointed the following priests as pastors of the parishes where they had been serving as administrators. Father John W. Adams of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and St. John Parish, Olean, with the Oratory of Sacred Heart, Portville, effective April 12. Father Raymond G. Corbin of St. Stephen […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo’s Women, Infants and Children federal nutrition program is teaming up with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York to offer three of five Diaper Days events in Erie County. During the events, community members can drive through to collect, or stop and pick up a free tote bag filled with baby diapers, […]
