Bishop Michael W. Fisher continued his tour of Catholic schools in the diocese by celebrating Mass at Notre Dame High School in Batavia on Sept. 7. Stepping into the gym, he noticed the many listings of sports championships that adorned the walls. A 1974 wrestling championship caught his eye, as he had wrestled for the […]
Father Robert A. Martin, who has served the diocese for 39 years in priestly ministry, died Dec. 20, 2022. Born Dec. 27, 1945, in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, to John and Irene (Sokolowski) Martin, Father Martin attended PS #44, Canisius High School, both in Buffalo. After a year and a half in the U.S. Army, where he […]
Msgr Edward J. Scanlan, a Priest for the Diocese of Buffalo for 67 years passed away on May 11, 2020. He was 92. Born May 13, 1928, in Batavia, he attended St. Peter’s Grammar School and LeRoy High School in LeRoy. He was ordained on May 30, 1953 and was assigned to San Juan, Porto […]
