WASHINGTON (CNS) — Republican congressional leaders announced proposed legislation Sept. 13 to place a federal ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The identical bill presented to the House and Senate is called: “Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act.” It would leave in place state laws with stricter abortion restrictions. The bill […]
Pope Francis released his third message for the 37th World Youth Day on Monday. In this final message of a trilogy, the Holy Father recalls the theme of the last WYD, held in 2019 in Panama: “I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38). […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father Joseph Rogliano as the parish administrator of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Buffalo with residence at St. Mark Parish. This appointment was effective Sept. 1. As of that same date Bishop Fisher has accepted Father Rogliano’s resignation as pastor of St. Mark and St. Rose of Lima […]
St. Francis High School welcomed Father Matthew Foley, OFM Conv., as the new president of the Athol Springs school on Sept. 9. Father Foley has been with the Franciscan high school since 2018, when he came onboard as director of Campus Ministry. He was named president in June. Around campus he is known as Friar […]
To celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Buffalo Diocese, Bishop Michael W. Fisher would like to emulate the generosity of Jesus by holding a diocesan-wide Day of Service on Oct. 22. The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Buffalo is a reminder that we are all called to put our faith into […]
Deacon Gordon J. Steinagle, who was known for his work in prison ministry, died Sept. 7, 2022, after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimers. Born March 19, 1934, in the Town of Tonawanda, to William and Marg Ann Gerst Steinagle, Deacon Steinagle was the youngest of 18 children. He attended Lincoln School in Tonawanda […]
This week students across the diocese returned to school ready to face a year of “normal” education without masks or distance learning. Many Catholic schools saw new principals ready to roll out the traditions and moral teachings that make them so special. “Welcome” serves as the theme for Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls this month. […]
With the local community’s generous donations of socks and undergarments, Catholic Charities was able to assist nearly 200 school-age kids in need throughout Allegany and Cattaraugus counties get ready for back to school. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear were collected over the summer months at various churches and retail stores within […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY— Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues its mission of connecting diverse audiences to art by inspiring creativity and learning within the campus community and beyond with the release of its fall public programming schedule. The lineup marks the CAM’s first comprehensive public arts initiative since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’re […]