The pro-life effort in the Diocese of Buffalo gained strength with the commissioning of 10 new Respect Life coordinators. Their role is to uphold the dignity of all life. They serve the diocese by coordinating efforts in their parish to align with large-scale efforts such as the March for Life, 40 Days for Life, and […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father Matt Nycz, Father Daniel Ogbeifun and Father Andrew Lauricella as priests In Solidum for the pastoral care of Family of Parishes #10, which includes St. John the Baptist Parish in Lockport, All Saints Parish in Lockport, Immaculate Conception Parish in Ransomville, and St. Brendan on the Lake Parish […]
Many parishes celebrated Holy Week for the first time as a family this year, and found the blessings to be bountiful. The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord, which has parishes in Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga and Bowmansville knew some adjustments would have to be made as they had three priests serving six parishes. “There was […]
Join your female friends in faith for an evening of peace, wellness and fellowship to celebrate the month of Mary at Kin Loch Farmstead on Thursday, May 18 from 7-8:45 p.m. Activities include movement and praying the Rosary by SoulCore, tea tasting, and making your own lavender sachet. A $30 donation will benefit the Mother […]
LOCKPORT — A local landmark building has been named in honor of a DeSales High School Class of 1960 alumni. David J. Ryan grew up just down the street from DeSales on West Avenue. It was within the walls of DeSales that some of Ryan’s greatest memories were rooted. His early memories laid the groundwork […]
“Last but not least,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher as he welcomed the congregation to the final vicariate Mass marking the Buffalo Diocese’s 175th anniversary. Those who worship in the Eastern Niagara-Orleans vicariate met at St. John the Baptist Parish in Lockport on March 24. “Such richness in history,” Bishop Fisher said. “I welcome in […]
The parishes of Lockport, Ransomville and Newfane now have a family name – the Central Niagara Catholic Family – and have made great strides in unifying its administration. The pilot family still has some ways to go, like finding a pastor. Currently, Father Steven Jekielek serves as temporary administrator for St. John the Baptist in […]
Father Gerald Bartko, OSFS, who was very active in youth services in Lockport, died May 16, 2021. He had spent nearly 55 as a Salesian priest. Born June 16, 1938, in Niagara Falls, Father Bartko attended Bishop Duffy High School, then joined the Oblates of St. Francis deSales after graduation. He studied at Catholic University […]
TONAWANDA — Jillian Phillips has been named valedictorian of the class of 2021 at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Haley Siegel has been named salutatorian. Phillips is a member of the National Honor Society and has achieved high honors for all four years at Cardinal O’Hara. She is secretary of the Student Council, a member of […]
Christine Kesterson has spent the last 10 years offering spiritual guidance as chaplain at Albion Correction Facility. She has seen women undergo substance abuse treatment, anger management and trauma programs. She has also witnessed God surrounding those who are suffering. Four years ago, she took many of those programs outside the medium correctional facility and […]
