Catholic Charities kicked off its yearlong centennial celebration by reaffirming its goal to be “Hope for All Seasons.” “Hope is one of the theological virtues – faith, hope, charity – and hope is more than a wish or a desire. Hope is confident optimism based on faith,” explained Deacon Steve Schumer, CEO of Catholic Charities […]
On Wednesday, June 1, Bishop Michael W. Fisher presided over the first of several Masses of Thanksgiving paying tribute to the Diocese of Buffalo’s 175th anniversary. OLV National Shrine & Basilica hosted the celebration that brought together clergy and faithful from parishes throughout the Southern Erie Vicariate. Concelebrants included the priests of the vicariate with participation from several […]