The St. Thomas More Guild will hold its annual luncheon on May 14, at 12 noon at the Buffalo Convention Center. This year’s gathering will honor Frank Carroll, a recently retired attorney with a long and outstanding career in the title insurance business, most of which he spent with Fidelity National Financial Inc. and subsidiary […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith will be held Wednesday, March 19 across Western New York. The first $116,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar from generous sponsors including OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark, LLC, Tops Friendly […]
One’s mental health symptoms can affect a person at different times throughout the year, especially during the winter holidays. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 64 percent of people report their mental health symptoms being worse throughout the holiday season. The Behavioral Health team at Catholic Charities of Buffalo is offering five tips […]
Sister Joan Sherry, RSM, remembered for her lessons inside and outside the classroom, died Nov. 15, 2024. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 70 years. Joan was born in Buffalo to Janette (Zelinski) Sherry and Peter Sherry, the oldest of six children, which included Peter Jr., Dick, Gloria, Barbara and Janette. Joan attended […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is joining with other Catholic organizations in observing World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 and the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, Oct. 10-18. As a faith-based organization, Catholic Charities is working with parishes and other local diocesan organizations to promote this upcoming campaign through prayer and education about mental health […]
Sister Marjorie Wiesnet, SSS, of Clarence, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Sister Marjorie served as a professional social worker at several local agencies. Margaret Wiesnet was born in Buffalo as the third daughter of Albert and Magdalena (Berger) Wiesnet on Dec. 22, 1934. She attended grade school at […]
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 […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced leadership promotions within its newly integrated Communications and Development Department. Chuck Hayes has been named chief communications & development officer, and Kaitlin Jackson was promoted to director, agency communications. “To create efficiencies and enhance capabilities when it comes to communicating the mission and services of Catholic Charities, it makes sense […]
Nine young men are now on their way to new careers thanks to Catholic Charities. Staff from Catholic Charities’ Education and Workforce Training program presented the students with their certification in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding on Friday, June 21, at Harvest House on […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2024 raised a total of $434,778 toward the 100th annual Appeal’s $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith.
