St. Casimir Church celebrated the Assumption of Mary with its annual Lady of the Harvest and Herbs Festival. The Aug. 15 event began with Eastern Catholic Ukrainian chants and included a blessing of herbs and oils and a social with the sharing of a Sacred Harvest Loaf, cheeses and summer beverages. The custom of gathering […]
After 64 years of priestly ministry, Msgr. Daniel J. Myszka died Nov. 13, 2022. Born July 17, 1927, in Buffalo, to Stanley and Louise (Wawro-Bucki) Myszka, he attended Holy Apostles Peter & Paul Elementary School and Buffalo Technical High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before entering Our Lady of […]
Father Richard Zajac and Umpire Jim Kelly hold the Cy Williams Cup, presented to the winners of the Parochial Baseball Association. Parochial baseball is celebrating 100 years of catches and camaraderie. Parochial Baseball has been in Buffalo almost as long as the majors have been around. This year marks the 100th season of the league […]
Father Walter L. Matuszak, the longtime pastor of Resurrection Parish in Cheektowaga, died Aug. 31, 2021, at the age of 90. Born May 27, 1931, in Buffalo, the son of Vincent and Sophie (Swinineski) Matuszak graduated from St. Joachim School, Buffalo, in 1945. He then began preparing for the priesthood while attending the Little Seminary […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has announced his recent appoints. Father Joseph Rogliano will have the additional responsibility as temporary administrator of Assumption Parish in Buffalo, effective Sept. 1. Father Rogliano is currently pastor of St. Mark and St. Rose of Lima parishes in Buffalo, as well as coordinator of the Priests Personnel Board. Father Peter […]
