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 […]
Sister Paula Marie Notarthomas, OSF, died March 11, 2023, at the age of 91. She had been a Sister of St. Francis for 72 years. Born February 4, 1932, Sister Paula Marie was raised and educated in Syracuse. In 1951, she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Williamsville. She earned a […]
Louise Cymerman is a modern-day St. Catherine Labouré. Like the 19th-century French nun, Cymerman shares the Miraculous Medal with people from, literally, all over the world. A constant barrage of news stories about war, disease and shootings caused great concern for the Nativity of Our Lord parishioner. “Just watching the news and being aware of […]
The Diocese of Buffalo will sponsor two Catholic High School Information Nights. All parents are invited to bring their sixth to eighth grade students to learn about Catholic high school opportunities. Students may currently be enrolled in public and private schools. High school representatives will be available to answer questions, discuss financial aid, and provide […]
ORCHARD PARK — The weekend of Feb. 17-18, the students of Nativity of Our Lord School performed “Frozen Jr.” The enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the […]
