On Aug. 21, many of the Catholic school principals that will serve the Diocese of Buffalo beginning this fall gathered at Southtowns Catholic School in Lake View. The annual principals’ meeting saw team building exercises, an examination of Catholic Identity, a marketing and communication workshop, and an update on the strategic plan for Catholic schools. […]
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The start of a new school year is upon us and along with that comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids. The mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing several simple tips for parents and caregivers to help their […]
Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for the upcoming school year,” said […]
The first day of school in Orchard Park saw students file into St. John Vianney School where faith, education and community merge to shape the minds and spirits that will shape the future. Bishop Michael W. Fisher greeted the students as they walked into the school gym. He kicked off the day by leading the […]
According to a U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory issued earlier this year, there are increasing concerns about the impact of social media, both positively and negatively, on youth mental health. With a new school year starting, the mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing tips for caregivers to help keep their young children […]
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, Catholic Charities is hosting a socks and undergarment drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12 in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being accepted from Aug. 7 […]
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 […]
TONAWANDA — Members of the Student Government at Cardinal O’Hara High School relax in the school courtyard during a break in the daylong orientation event for incoming freshmen on Aug. 24. Members of the incoming Class of 2026 took part in tours of the school, met faculty and began their adjustment to life on the […]
With the start of a new school year only weeks away, Catholic Charities is again collecting school supplies for its annual backpack program, which helps students in need throughout Western New York with a backpack and school supplies. “In order for children to be successful in school, they need the proper supplies,” said Carolyn Stewart, […]
