When reflecting on a Gospel passage, we are urged always to consider the context of the passage within the Gospel as a whole to have the full understanding of what is happening. In her recent book, “Entering the Passion of Jesus,” Amy-Jill Levine, Ph.D., a Jewish New Testament scholar, fleshes out the meaning of Scripture […]
CHICAGO — Bishop Bohdan Danylo, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat based in Parma, Ohio, is the first U.S. bishop to travel to the Ukrainian border following the Russian invasion. Throughout his visit, Bishop Danylo will meet with other charitable organizations as well as minister and provide relief to displaced Ukrainian refugees and children. […]
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O’Hara High School celebrated the accomplishment of freshmen Kyla Hayes and Akyra Starks, who spent a recent weekend rehearsing and performing with the Erie County Music Educators’ Association and the Junior High North All-County SATB Chorus. This festival comprises the top student musicians from Erie County public and private schools who are […]
Cocktails for Catholic Education will air on Sunday, April 3 at its new time – 7 p.m. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Catholic schools. All the proceeds will be used for tuition assistance for families who choose to provide their child with a Catholic education. Join hosts Father Joseph Rogliano and […]
Since our first round of Renewal Gathering for Parish Lay Leaders in December 2021, we’ve been moving along the Road to Renewal, attending to the pastoral guideposts of mission, evangelization and lay formation. We are sharing this update as a means of demonstrating progress due to the dedication of many. Included in these areas is […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will welcome Mark W. Sickles, an accomplished corporate leader, board director and management consultant, to campus as the second Lenna Visiting Professor of the spring semester. Sickles will share his multidisciplinary professional and personal experiences in a public presentation and classroom discussions during his visit. Sickles is CEO of […]
Father Michael Burzynski has resigned as pastor of St. John Gualbert Parish and as administrator of St. John Kanty Parish for reasons of health, and has retired from active ministry effective March 17. Father Paul Ladda has become the temporary administrator of St. John Gualbert Parish, effective March 17. He had been serving as the […]
Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to participate in discussions on how we, as a Church, can walk together. On Oct. 10, 2021, he formally opened a two-year process, officially known as “Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church.” The process involves bishops from around the world consulting with everyone from parishioners to monks, nuns and […]
The Department of Pastoral Ministries will hold the 11th annual Benefit Banquet for St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center. The special night will begin Thursday, April 28, St. Gianna Beretta Molla’s Feast Day, at 6 p.m. at Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. The keynote guest will be Gary Zimak, author of several best-selling books, […]
Evening Stations of the Cross for Peace In Ukraine lead by Bishop Fisher will offer reflection by Ukrainian Catholic Church Pastor The Diocese of Buffalo will join Pope Francis’s invitation to bishops throughout the world to pray for peace as Bishop Michael W. Fisher will celebrate Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., […]