Sister Maura Fortkort, who spent nearly 50 years as teacher and administrator, died June 21, 2025, at Mount St. Mary Hospital, Lewiston. She was 93. The former Maryann Fortkort was born May 17, 1932, in Buffalo to Albert and Mary (O’Donnell) Fortkort. After graduating from the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Sister Maura entered […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the recipients of this year’s Catholic Charities Cup, a fundraising competition among Western New York Catholic high schools, elementary schools, and faith formations. The schools that raised the most money for Appeal 2025 in their division are awarded with the Catholic Charities Cup trophy and a victory party. This year’s […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the recipients of this year’s Catholic Charities Cup, a fundraising competition among Western New York Catholic high schools, elementary schools, and faith formations. The schools that raised the most money for Appeal 2025 in their division are awarded with the Catholic Charities Cup trophy and a victory party. This […]
She calls herself a lifelong learner. She’s also a disciple of Christ. And she’s held nearly every role possible in a school. So, it’s safe to say Julie Gajewski knows the ins and outs of education. Gajewski takes on the role of assistant superintendent for Academics for Catholic schools after a successful tenure as principal […]
Sister Karen Allen, OSF, who led a ministry of education and retreat work that spanned nearly 70 years, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Stella Niagara Health Center. She was 97. The former Joan Allen was born to Francis and Florence (Schaub) Allen, on Feb. 28, 1927, in Buffalo. She attended Buffalo Academy of the […]
Sister Nancy Miller, OSF, who had a lifelong ministry in education, died Aug. 1, 2022, at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital, Grove City, Ohio. She was 76. Born Sept. 27, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Ruth Grosh Miller, graduated from Rosary High School in Columbus, Ohio, and Rosary Hill College in […]
Sister Patricia Healy, a longtime teacher, died April 6, 2022, at Stella Niagara Health Center. The former Sister M. Doreen was 92. The daughter of William and Mary Ann (McMahon) Healy was born March 14, 1930, in Buffalo. She attended Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart and Rosary Hill College (now Daemen) in Amherst, before […]
Sister Christine Diensberg, OSF, the former Sister M. Chiara, died March 2, 2022, at Stella Niagara Health Center, Stella Niagara. She was 81. The daughter of the late Robert and the late Rose Bilger Diensberg was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Buffalo. Sister Christine attended Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, followed by Rosary Hill […]
OLV Charities – the support arm and mission partner of OLV Organizations/”Father Baker’s – will celebrate the 41st annual Friends of Father Baker Reception on Friday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at The Powerhouse at Buffalo Color Park. The Friends of Father Baker Reception furthers the ministries of OLV’s saintly founder, Venerable Nelson Baker. Today, […]
