As the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo continues its journey on its Road to Renewal, some parish families are renewing and restoring the connection to the most sacred and important element of Catholic living: the Eucharist. The Road to Renewal program is offering “Life in the Eucharist,” a five-part retreat which serves as a means […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — The Covid pandemic has focused national attention on the mental health of young children. To help early childhood professionals better support the mental health and well-being of children and their families, Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is presenting an early childhood mental health summit. The summit will be held on […]
Many Catholics rejoiced when weekday and weekend Mass attendance restrictions were lifted after the Covid pandemic “lockdown.” Most often comments centered around missing the presence of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine along with the reception of Communion. The live-streamed Masses had presented the Liturgy of the Word quite well; however, one’s actual presence […]
On a rainy Rome evening, two Lents ago, a solitary elderly man in white, climbed the numerous steps leading to the front of St. Peter’s Basilica. Upon reaching the top, he turned to face an empty St. Peter’s Square to preside over a prayer service asking for God’s guidance, strength, and protection in the face […]
Following the announcement that New York state would eliminate its mask mandate on Feb. 10 for many indoor settings, the Diocese of Buffalo has made the wearing of masks at Mass and public church gatherings optional. “At this time, masks are now optional for all participants in liturgies held in Catholic churches and worship spaces […]
With many separated from loved ones last holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic, families and friends across Western New York are planning to restore their holiday traditions this year. The mental health counselors with Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing tips and coping strategies to help ease stress and feeling overwhelmed amidst the festivities. “The holiday […]
Young students get excited about the new school at Southowns Catholic in Lake View. LAKE VIEW — Last year, students and staff were excited to return to the comforts of their classrooms at Southtowns Catholic School. However, walking through the front doors, there were a lot of unknowns. One thing we knew for sure was […]
Trocaire College announced July 14 that it will require all members of the Trocaire community – students, faculty, staff and non-Trocaire service providers – to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to the start of the fall 2021 semester on Aug. 30. All will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a request for […]
Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, talks to the media regarding the renovated Central Intake Office of the social services agency. The three-month renovation project made the offices more user friendly to its clients. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Catholic Charities unveiled its newly renovated Central Intake office today, which […]
Following the recent update in Covid guidelines, Bishop Michael Fisher, along with the bishops of Rochester, Ogdensburg and Syracuse, have restored the obligation to attend Mass. The following is a copy of the official statement signed by all four bishops. Mass guidelines for the Diocese of Buffalo can be found at https://buffalodiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/05-17-2021-COVID-19-Update.pdf A Statement on […]
