The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean offers a faithful, beautiful and historic place for a summer pilgrimage. Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, 202 S. Union St., Olean, NY 14760 History: The first Mass of record within the present boundaries of St. Mary of the Angels Parish was celebrated shortly […]
OXFORD, U.K. — Students in St. Bonaventure University’s six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford’s Trinity College are contributing to research for a presentation at an academic conference. Students in Anne Lee’s “Women, Minorities and the Media” course and Richard Lee’s “Media and Democracy” course are assisting with research for a […]
Father Walter Grabowski, who had been on administrative leave since last September, has been returned to ministry. Bishop Michael W. Fisher confirmed the investigative findings of the Diocesan Independent Review Board which held that Father Grabowski engaged in inappropriate non-sexual behavior toward women. Upon participation in a directed program, he has been returned to ministry […]
With summer vacation well underway, children and teens are spending more time at home, socializing with friends, and probably interacting with others through social media or video games. With the impact of social media and electronic devices, cyberbullying has increased in recent years. The behavioral health team at Catholic Charities of Buffalo have some tips […]
Buffalo native Nick Sinatra has the distinction of being one of the first Western New Yorkers to meet the first American pope, Leo XIV. Sinatra, a board member of the National Italian American Foundation, visited Rome in early June as part of the foundation’s 50th anniversary. The papal visit was arranged by the governor of […]
Father Francesco (Frank) M. Papa, CRSP, 84, of the Barnabite Fathers at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Tocco Caudio, Benevento, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (Saccomanno) Papa. Father Papa studied theology at […]
WASHINGTON — The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has announced a restructuring process as it faces a shortage of priests. The announcement of the “Rooted in Christ Pastoral Planning Process” comes a year after Bishop John Walkowiak issued an urgent diocesan-wide appeal to pray for an increase in vocations in the diocese, which has had […]
St. Francis High School marked a monumental milestone on Saturday with a blessing of the 100-year-old old cornerstone. Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Athol Springs, St. Francis kicked off a series of centennial celebrations with the blessing following a special Mass for students, parents, alumni, staff and supporters. Father Alex Cymerman, OFM […]
The pilot year of Canisius University’s Buffalo Promise Scholarship has surpassed expectations, drawing more than 1,000 applications and highlighting the demand for affordable higher education in Western New York. Announced in fall 2024, the university’s bold new initiative covers 100 percent of undergraduate tuition for up to four years for eligible students, significantly expanding access to […]
Ten years ago, Pope Francis wrote the first environmental encyclical letter in the history of the Catholic Church. As he was writing it, so many of us who were, and still are, concerned about the sickening state of our wonderful earth home, waited with hopeful anticipation. And when it was finally completed and released to […]
