The Diocese of Buffalo will hold a Summer Convocation on Thursday July 24 to Friday July 25, at The Columns Banquets in Elma. Open to pastors, parochial vicars, principals, lay ecclesial ministers, and all other parish leaders, this gathering will address family faith formation, Catholic identity in schools and communications. “We’re bringing everyone under the […]
WINE – Women in the New Evangelization – which planned a Catholic women’s conference for Saturday, Oct. 5, have postponed the event until November 2025. In its place will be a smaller function that evening. “Why the Church Needs Wine:” Women in the New Evangelization will take place Oct. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Aloysius […]
WINE – Women in the New Evangelization – will hold a Catholic women’s conference on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Aloysius Parish in Springville. Join women from around the diocese and the country for a day of inspiration, faith, fellowship and fun. Guest speakers include LeAnn Thieman, founder and […]
Raphaelle LaNasa had learned about the evangelical program known as Alpha. She had also heard the rumors and claims that it wasn’t necessarily suitable for Catholics. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · August 16, 2024 – Alpha's not for Catholics? These Catholics found out otherwise “I heard some things about it, and I had […]
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo is pleased to announce several grant opportunities for the upcoming cycle. These grants aim to support various initiatives within our diocese, including education, evangelization, religious formation, humanitarian aid, and social services. Grant funds are divided into two categories: General Discretionary Grants – for projects that align […]
My cradle Catholic parents instilled in me the importance of going to Mass religiously (no pun intended) but were never able to articulate why we went, answering only “because we are Catholic and that is what good Catholics do.” It wasn’t until a youth minister explained the significance, depth and beauty of the Mass that […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Even with many recent hopeful signs on vaccinations and the reduction in the number of Covid-19 cases, there is no date certain at which the coronavirus pandemic will be declared over. That should not stop parishes from planning now to welcome back parishioners to Mass in the future. “You can’t be thinking, […]
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has appointed Father Kevin Creagh, CM, to the newly created position of vicar for Evangelization and Ministerial Formation. Father Creagh, who has served as president/rector of Christ the King Seminary for the past year, has a long history in education and formation. “Father Kevin’s zeal for cultivating and nurturing the call […]
