Sister Mary Anthony Schifano, who molded young minds for 56 years as a teacher, died June 4, 2025, at Mercy Center in South Buffalo. Born May 4, 1937, in Jamestown as Theresa Margaret Schifano to Anthony and Grace (Viello) Schifano, Sister Anthony attended Willard Street School and Jefferson Junior High, and Jamestown High School. She […]
EAST AURORA — Four students from Immaculate Conception received awards from the East Aurora Rotary Club for their thoughts on their hometown. The East Aurora Rotary Club sponsored a writing competition for Immaculate Conception School and East Aurora Middle School students in grades five through eight. Hundreds of entries came in outlining, “My vision for […]
Maddy Eberhard, a graduate of Buffalo Academy of Sacred Heart and current student at Canisius University, came to East Aurora to speak with Immaculate Conception students about overcoming adversity. Although born with a disability, she has gone on to travel the world and win medals in the Paralympics. She is an accomplished rower and sled […]
On Saturday, March 29, in the still cold early spring in downtown Buffalo, the Diocese of Buffalo celebrated the Lay Award of St. Joseph at the cathedral named for the foster father of our Lord and the loving husband of Mary during a 10 a.m. Saturday Mass. During his homily, Bishop Michael W. Fisher congratulated […]
As 200 eighth graders gathered for a special retreat geared toward their upcoming transition to high school, they were told to “Be open to the conversations.” That’s good advice for the retreat and for high school. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 31, 2025 – Catholic School 8th Graders meet at annual Diocesan […]
WYRK morning man Clay Moden returned to his East Aurora roots to accept Immaculate Conception School’s first Distinguished Alumni Award. Moden, a 1991 graduate of Immaculate Conception and 1995 graduate of East Aurora High School, began his radio career while studying at Canisius College in Buffalo. “It’s very emotional for me to be back here […]
Sister M. Phyllis Fuest, OSF, died Dec. 23, 2024, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. She was 96 years old. The former Rita Fuest was born to Lawrence and Marian Moll Fuest on May 28, 1928, in Buffalo. She attended St. Ann School of Business in Buffalo, and Rosary Hill College (now Daemen University) in Amherst, graduating […]
Kadie Daye, former WYRK personality, stopped by Immaculate Conception School in East Aurora last week to discuss careers. Daye, who offers a daily dose of positivity on her “On the Brightside” podcast, visited the school on Nov. 26 to talk to fifth and sixth grade students on the invitation of Glenn Colton, music teacher at […]
“5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1!” With a push of a button, an Estes Alpha Sport Rocket is launched into the East Aurora sky. Students from Immaculate Conception School’s Rocket Club met at Hamlin Park on Oct. 16 to test out their designs in preparation for the American Rocketry Challenge. The middle […]
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 […]
