Sister Jeanne Eberle, SSJ, passed away Feb. 22, 2025, at age 91. She is known as the longtime principal of St. Mark School in Buffalo. Born in Buffalo on June 11, 1933, Jeanne Marie Eberle was the second of Henry and Elizabeth (Wargo) Eberle’s 10 children. She attended St. Mary Magdalene School and was a […]
Sister Jean O’Shaunecy, GNSH, 92, formerly Sister James Marie, died Aug. 30, 2024, in the 70th year of her religious life. A lifelong educator, her time in the classroom spanned more than 50 years at the high school level at Little Flower (1958-1966) in Philadelphia, and Holy Angels Academy (1970-2009) in Buffalo. These years included […]
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Buffalo, which meets the needs of the neediest among us, is sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 29, at the Delavan Grider Community Center (877 East Delavan Ave.) in Buffalo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Assessing Health Disparities in East Buffalo” will feature […]
Veteran Catholic educator Melissa Lindner has been appointed principal of St. John the Baptist School in Kenmore, effective June 24. The former principal of SS. Peter & Paul School in Williamsville is known for focusing on Catholic identity while promoting Christian values, collaborating with faculty and staff, and advancing the STREAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Religion, […]
Sister Angela Homoki-Szabo, a Hungarian Sister of Social Service who was forced to study her faith in secret, passed away May 23, 2024. Sister Angela was born May 10, 1927, in Szentkirály, a village in the Great Plain region of Hungary. Her parents, Pál and Ilona, were farmers and had nine children, Ilona (Helen) was […]
Thomas Christy has been named the new executive director of Catholic Cemeteries. Christy brings a wealth of experience in marketing, communications and finance to the organization. “With his impressive background and dedication to his work, we are confident that he will be a great addition to the team and operations,” said Ellen Musialowski, chief financial […]
Catholic Health announced today that Mark Sullivan has decided to step down as president & CEO on Aug. 31 after a 30-year career with the health system. Msgr. Robert E. Zapfel, chair of Catholic Health’s Corporate Members & Sponsors Council, also announced that the council has appointed Joyce Markiewicz, the system’s executive vice president & […]
Bishop Joseph Burke has the distinction of being the first Buffalo-born bishop, and the only native son to serve as Buffalo’s ordinary, serving from 1952 until his death 10 years later. He seemed almost destined for the role. Born Aug. 27, 1886, he was baptized at St. Joseph Cathedral by Father James Quigley. Eleven years […]
Sister Eileen Pinkel, a sister of St. Francis for 67 years, died in Autumn View Health Care Facility, Hamburg, on Oct. 16, 2022. She was 89. Sister Eileen was the youngest of Anne (Richardson) and Lawrence W. Pinkel’s seven children, born in Buffalo on March 23, 1933. From her earliest years, Eileen was surrounded by […]
Sister Grace Cascia, formerly known as Sister Ann Christine, who served as a nurse and pastoral associate, died March 11, 2021, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence in Clarence. She was 93. The daughter of Christy and Anna (DeMaria) Cascia, Sister Grace was born July 17, 1927, in Buffalo. She entered the Sisters of […]
