“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” The words of Jeremiah spoke directly to Daniel Quagliana who answered his call to become a permanent deacon. The 54-year-old father of 10 was ordained June 14 at […]
Speaking near the conclusion of the Diocese of Buffalo’s annual Red Mass, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Roemer recalled a case involving a bail revocation. He spoke of how the law clearly stated bail was to be withdrawn, but yet the defendant passionately begged him for mercy. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · October 11, […]
They call it the “dark secret” in the family. “We didn’t talk about it,” Cynthia Walters said. But on Respect Life Sunday, before Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, she told a complete stranger that her husband wanted her to abort their daughter. “My husband was having a meltdown one day, and he goes, ‘I want […]
Outside St. Joseph Cathedral, the Allentown Arts Festival was getting underway. Inside the cathedral, three men began their diaconal ministry. Bishop Michael W. Fisher called it a glorious day, as he ordained Michael Hahn, Michael Katilus and Anthony Vilardo as permanent deacons. Within the Catholic Church, deacons serve as ministers of the Word, proclaiming the […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father James Kirkpatrick Jr. as the temporary parish administrator of St. John de LaSalle Parish in Niagara Falls, effective Nov. 7. This is in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in North Tonawanda. Bishop Fisher has also approved the following diaconal assignments for […]
Yvon Dimiyo and Jim Cantella, both candidates in the permanent diaconate, help with the renovations at Holy Cross Parish on Buffalo’s West Side. (Photo courtesy of the permanent diaconate) A group of deacon candidates had their first experience of hands-on ministry as they spent a day serving the people of Holy Cross Parish on Buffalo’s […]
Four local deacons banded together to guide their parishes, and the rest of the diocese, as we pass through rough waters. Using the notion that strong parishes make a strong diocese, they planned an initiative designed to make the parish stronger, holier and a more important part of every parishioner’s life in real and tangible […]
