It was everything, everywhere, all at once. While veggie pizza was being served up in the cafeteria, robots battled in the gym, and kids played homemade arcade games in the theater. This is typical of the X-STREAM Games, the annual competition of Catholic school projects dealing with science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math. This […]
Since the STREAM curriculum came to diocesan elementary schools, special events such as the X-STREAM Games and Diocesan Spelling Bee have taken place to highlight the special skills learned from those studying science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math. On Nov. 22, the Catholic Schools Department hosted a Math competition at Our Lady of the […]
Firefighter, navy chaplain, seminarian. Western New Yorker Christopher Jordan (C.J.) Wild is all of these. Each role is defined by service; and each offers a different perspective in his journey to the priesthood. C.J. attends St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore where he is studying to become a Catholic priest. He describes it as […]
On May 28, a diocesanwide ceremony honored the teachers who hold onto their faith while passing it down to their students. Three teachers received Golden Apple Awards, while students were recognized for their character. Bishop Michael W. Fisher, along with Julie Gajewski, assistant superintendent of Academics, and Christian Riso, assistant superintendent of Government Programs for […]
Father Thomas J. Wopperer passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Born on Feb. 9, 1938, in Buffalo, Father Wopperer was the son of Frank C. and Rose M. (Durshordwe) Wopperer. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Diocesan […]
ORCHARD PARK — On Friday, June 16, Nativity of Our Lord School held its 113th commencement ceremony. Father James Ciupek, Principal Coleen Scott, and the Nativity community welcomed Dr. Timothy Uhl, superintendent of education for the Diocese for Buffalo, to give this year’s graduation address. Uhl, who is currently training for a triathlon, started watching […]
ORCHARD PARK — Each year the Lenten season is a time which calls upon and challenges us to turn our hearts to the Lord. This year, the Nativity of Our Lord School completed a special, schoolwide service project asking families to help their students turn on their Heart Lights. The Heart Light Project was an […]
ORCHARD PARK — At Nativity of Our Lord School, Riley Williams read “Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay” by Susan Hood to her fourth grade music class. Inspired by the story, the students accepted the assignment of making their own instruments using recycled materials. Check out how the students used their […]
ORCHARD PARK — Last week, the eighth grade students of Nativity of Our Lord School visited St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. These enthusiastic students jumped right in and helped out where needed in a variety of ways. The class smiled and worked as a team as they helped and served for the love of their […]
The tradition of St. Joseph’s Day began during the Middle Ages when there was a severe drought in Sicily. In desperation, people asked St. Joseph, their patron, to intervene. They promised if rain came they would prepare a big feast in his honor. Tradition says their prayers were answered with rainy weather. In gratitude, banquet […]
