NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry at Niagara University, was recently honored with the 2020 Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal in chemical technology from the Western New York section of the American Chemical Society. The award, “in recognition of her pioneering contributions to the development of drug delivery methods for the treatment of […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Inspired by physician-reporter partnerships used by major news organizations, the Jandoli Institute at St. Bonaventure has launched a hybrid journalism project in which professors from different disciplines will partner with faculty from the Jandoli School of Communication to develop and produce news stories. “The trend toward doctor-reporter hybrids generated little attention outside the news […]
Catholic News Agency – An Italian bishop has prohibited unvaccinated priests and lay people from distributing Communion as Italy tightens its Covid-19 restrictions. Bishop Giacomo Cirulli of the southern Italian diocese of Teano-Calvi and Alife-Caiazzo issued a letter on Jan. 8 with new rules to stem the spread of the coronavirus. “I prohibit the distribution […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the Covid-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign. “Being vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the competent authorities is an act of love. And contributing to ensure the majority of […]
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, the team of in-school social workers with Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing tips for parents and caregivers who may have a child who is anxious about stepping back into the classroom. “Returning to school as the Covid-19 pandemic continues is stressful for many students […]
The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Buffalo are committed to opening the school year on time, in person, and to offering five days of classes for every student. The educators, administrators, staff members and volunteers of our Catholic schools are committed to doing everything possible to support the education, growth, maturity and well-being of […]
HAMBURG — Hilbert College President Dr. Michael S. Brophy announced, in a letter to the college community, that all students, faculty and staff that will be on campus this fall are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. “Our college has decided to prioritize the health of our campus and the wider community by requiring all […]
Mercy Hospital joined the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement last year and recently earned its highest level of recognition as an “Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence.” The hospital is pleased to announce that its commitment to this national movement is not only improving care for older adults in our Western New York community […]
Pope Francis celebrates a Mass with cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Paolo Galosi, pool) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the need to reduce costs and make sure employees are not laid off, Pope Francis has approved pay cuts for cardinals, clergy, religious and upper management officials who work in the Roman […]
Pope Francis is pictured in a video screenshot delivering a message to the people of Iraq in advance of his March 5-8 visit. Pope Francis said he will visit as a pilgrim of peace and reconciliation, hoping to strengthen a sense of fraternity among all the nation’s people of every ethnicity and religion. (CNS screenshot/Vatican […]
