CHICAGO (CNS) — Private citizen groups have arranged for Nativity scenes to be on display at 43 state capitols around the country, a record number, according to a not-for-profit law firm’s tally. The Chicago-based Thomas More Society said Dec. 20 that the number of displays is notable despite the secularization of Christmas throughout the U.S. […]
VIENNA, Mo. (CNS) — Darkness doesn’t have a prayer when it comes to Jim and Georgena Fick’s yard at Christmastime. The couple has amassed dozens of large, illuminated Santas, elves, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer and other nostalgic emblems. The heavy plastic luminaries, known as blow molds, give the luster of midday along the Ficks’ stretch […]
There was once an advertising campaign for a popular snack chip which convinced viewers that “you can’t eat just one.” In the case of Father Roy Herberger, he couldn’t have just one Nativity scene. Nearly 50 years after purchasing a set that grabbed his attention, he has acquired hundreds more. He estimates his collection current […]
Bishop Michael Fisher has made the following assignments to the priests ordained June 5. Father Charles E. Johnson Jr. will serve as parochial vicar at St. Amelia Parish, Tonawanda. Father Michael J. Johnson will serve as parochial vicar at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Orchard Park. Father Ryan Keating was named parochial vicar at St. […]
Students from Nativity of Mary School in Williamsville take part in a silent disco on Feb. 1. Neon clothes, flashing lights and specialized playlists played through headphones allowed the student a fun way to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Photo courtesy of Nativity of Mary School. Nativity of Mary School in Williamsville celebrated Catholic Schools Week […]
Parents walk to halls of Nativity of Our Lord School during the Orchard Park elementary school’s open house. The Jan. 31 event welcomed families interested in providing their children with a strong Catholic education. Photos courtesy of Nativity of Our Lord School. Nativity of Our Lord School in Orchard Park kicked off Catholic Schools Week […]
Our Lady of Charity Parish is blessed to have one of the truly iconic and faith-filled window displays in its possession. The Nativity scene that adorned the historic AM&A’s building in downtown Buffalo now rests at the South Buffalo church. When the classic Buffalo department store closed its doors in 1994, Msgr. George Brennan purchased […]
