Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has become the most visited place in France. Since reopening its doors last December after a 2019 fire, it has welcomed more than 6 million people. On April 15, 2019, the French capital witnessed one of the most devastating tragedies in its recent history. Its iconic cathedral – a religious, architectural, […]
Sister Joan Dawson, former teacher, died March 16, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany. For 66 years, she faithfully lived her vows to God through her ministry and life in community. Joan Helen Dawson, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Van de Castle) Dawson was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Rochester. She entered the Franciscan […]
Sister Mary Marvina Kupiszewski died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at St. Francis Park in the 97th year of life and the 78th year of religious life. Sister Marvina was born on July 25, 1927, in Auburn, to Anthony and Rosalie (Borowiec) Kupiszewski. On Aug. 15, 1945, she became a postulant and on July […]
On Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris celebrated the first Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral during which the altar of the restored church was consecrated following the fire that ravaged the church in April 2019. At the liturgy, which was attended by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, […]
HARRIS HILL — After a long application and interview process, Nicole Richard, principal at Nativity of Mary School, was accepted into Notre Dame’s ACE Principal Academy. The program is a two-year fellowship program that includes a week on campus at Notre Dame followed by numerous immersion trips throughout the United States and weekly coaching sessions. […]
Father Michael H. Burzynski, known for his vast collection of relics housed at St. John Gualbert Parish in Cheektowaga, died Sept. 4, 2023. He was 69. Born May 7, 1954, to Herman and Genevieve (Szeliga) Burzynski, he grew up attending Our Lady Help of Christians School in Cheektowaga. He went on to attend Bishop Neumann […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A swirling image and the sounds of a whirlpool let exhibit visitors know that through the magic of technology, they will soon be transported to a different time and place. Then, they can gaze at the ceiling or peer into the depths of the famed Parisian Notre Dame Cathedral. Or with a […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CNS) — The University of Notre Dame observed the conclusion of Religious Freedom Week in the U.S. with a Religious Liberty Summit June 28-29 that invited ecumenical leaders and scholars from around the nation to discuss the various challenges to religious liberty. Religious Freedom Week is observed June 22 to June 29 […]
Camryn Sireika and her mother, Becca, wish to thank all the generous donors who contributed to their food drive. At only 6 years old, Camryn organized a food drive to benefit Catholic Charities’ Russell J. Salvatore Food Pantry in Lackawanna. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi. The book of Isaiah says a child shall lead them […]
Notre Dame Academy just finished observing National Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This fun-filled week is designed to help schools connect with prospective families, educators and community members. The South Buffalo elementary school used this week to showcase what makes this Catholic school the best choice for […]
