ORCHARD PARK — Officials from St. John Vianney School announced today that the school will not reopen for the upcoming academic year. The parish school, located at 2950 Southwestern Blvd., in Orchard Park, concluded its academic year last Wednesday, June 18. The school was tasked last year to reduce costs, enhance fundraising, and increase enrollment […]
The cooperation, ingenuity and creativity of fifth grade class made a carrot come to life. Holly Ellington’s class at St. John Vianney School in Orchard Park wrote, illustrated and published a fantastic children’s book with a wonderful message of being yourself, “Carl Carrot’s Super Strong Second Grade Day.” Ellington makes a habit of giving her […]
On Saturday, April 26, families with special needs are invited to an Inclusive Easter Mass at 2 p.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 5930 South Abbott Road in Orchard Park. Father Joseph Wolf, senior parochial vicar, will celebrate the Mass. Father Gerard Skrzynski, moderator for the Buffalo Catholic Deaf Society, will interpret the Mass through American […]
As 200 eighth graders gathered for a special retreat geared toward their upcoming transition to high school, they were told to “Be open to the conversations.” That’s good advice for the retreat and for high school. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 31, 2025 – Catholic School 8th Graders meet at annual Diocesan […]
People came by the busload to see the man who ministered to them be ordained a priest. “I think he’s going to be an incredible gift to our diocese,” said Katherine Morhart, who got to know Father Sebastian Aristizabal during their time at Holy Trinity Parish in Dunkirk. The June 1 ordination of Father Aristizabal […]
“The only constant in life is change,” said Heraclitus. Benjamin Franklin said, “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” The words of the Greek philosopher and American founding father still ring true. Bishop Michael W. Fisher observed that even though people change, “We still stay the same.” On April 19, an eighth grade retreat was held […]
On Wednesday, April 3, families with special needs are invited to an Inclusive Easter Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Bernadette Parish, 5930 S. Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. Father Joseph Wolf, senior parochial vicar, will celebrate the Mass. Father Gerard Skrzynski, moderator for the Buffalo Catholic Deaf Society, will interpret the Mass through American Sign […]
The referral calls that come in to St. Bernadette’s Parish Neighbors are difficult to listen to: three families had lost everything in a house fire; a family needed a mattress for their niece who came to live with them after suffering abuse at home; and a steady stream of families need food to satisfy their […]
Good character is its own reward, but the students at St. John Vianney School got a little something extra. The Orchard Park school holds a monthly ceremony to award students in each grade for exemplifying the character trait of the month. On Feb. 7, Bishop Michael W. Fisher was on hand to present the award […]
The first day of school in Orchard Park saw students file into St. John Vianney School where faith, education and community merge to shape the minds and spirits that will shape the future. Bishop Michael W. Fisher greeted the students as they walked into the school gym. He kicked off the day by leading the […]
