Father Richard Poblocki, who had served the Cheektowaga area as associate pastor, pastor and school administrator, died June 29, 2025. He was 67. Born Sept. 29, 1957, in Buffalo to Richard I. and Helen (Boczar) Poblocki, Father Poblocki attended St. John the Baptist School in Alden for four years before entering Millgrove Elementary. He went […]
Teacher and tutor Sister M. Alice Metzger, OSF, died on March 7, 2025, at Stella Niagara Health Center at the age of 94. Born Elaine Metzger in Columbus, Ohio, on April 11, 1930, she is the daughter of John and Alice (Boley) Metzger. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis order on Sept. 1, 1948, […]
Out of concern for the declining health of Pope Francis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher will offer a Mass for the pontiff on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. The faithful of Western New York are invited to unite their hearts and minds in the Eucharist, and to offer intercession for the […]
The aptly named Magnificat Choir sang at Holy Cross Parish for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Not only did the performance display the culture of the Rwandan choir, it also served as a third anniversary celebration. The traditional dancing group, Ikirezi, also performed at the Mass. “We used to sing in our country back […]
Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced the launch of an innovative new initiative aimed at expanding educational affordability and opportunity to the best and brightest local students. The Canisius Buffalo Promise Scholarship effectively covers 100 percent of tuition for up to four years of undergraduate study at the university to eligible admitted students. Canisius anticipates […]
Starting this week, motorists traveling along certain Buffalo-area roadways may see a billboard message, inviting them to a program known as Alpha. It’s an initiative the Diocese of Buffalo is hosting beginning this month, free to participants, in order to evangelize and encourage self-exploration of one’s Christian faith. Fourteen parish families throughout the diocese will […]
When Buffalo turned back the clock to 1890 during the filming of “Cabrini,” Orchard Park’s own Keanna McLaughlin helped make it happen. The 26-year-old served as locations coordinator for the film project, serving as the go-between of the location manager and the homeowners. She collected permits, got leases between studio and homeowners signed, coordinated with […]
People by the dozens lined up along Niagara Falls Boulevard and other well-traveled roads with signs begging others to “Choose Life” and asking to “Pray to end abortion.” The National Life Chain saw thousands of pro-lifers throughout the country stand in silent prayer as a public witness to life. Since 1987, those who support life […]
Trocaire College’s board of trustees recently elected Lisa M. Kirisits, CPA, to chair for a one-year term effective June 1. She has served on Trocaire’s board of trustees since 2019 and also previously served from 2005-2014, serving as chair from 2010-2013. Kirisits is managing director of Kirisits & Associates, CPAs, PLLC, a full-service public accounting firm providing […]
