Father James F. Hassett, a retired priest who had served the Diocese of Buffalo for 48 years, died Oct. 16, 2023. Born June 21, 1948, in Buffalo, the son of Francis and Grace (Seymour) Hassett attended St. Andrew School in Kenmore, and the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo. He went on to attend St. John […]
“Challenging times call for challenging approaches.” That’s what motivates the men’s ministry group known as Quo Vadis. These men look to strengthen the traditional role of men. Feeling masculinity has been under attack and portrayed in a false light, Quo Vadis examines the role of men in today’s society. “It’s a ministry for men, by […]
Deacon David C. Rotterman died unexpectedly on Aug. 9, 2023, at the age of 59. The Lancaster resident had been serving at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish for the past 10 years. He is remembered as a gentle person with a positive attitude and smile. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dawn […]
It’s known as Tenebrae, the Latin phrase for “the service of shadows.” While many Western New York parishes commemorate Good Friday by hosting Stations of the Cross or Veneration of the Cross services, a few parishes also host this nighttime service which puts emphasis on the darkness, just as the world went dark upon the […]
Sister Julie Uhrich, who served as regional director of religious education of the Southern Tier for over two decades, died Nov. 21, 2022. She was 80. Born Carol Uhrich on Jan. 3, 1942, to Mildred (Knab) and Julien Uhrich, Sister was introduced to the Sisters of St. Francis in Williamsville when she attended Bishop O’Hern […]
A Western New York native stood along seven others as they professed final vows with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Sister Maria Grace Thielman promised poverty, chastity and obedience as part of the teaching order. Growing up in Lancaster, Sister Maria Grace attended St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and […]
Our Lady of Pompeii will hold their final Faith-Enrichment Series presentation with an hour of contemporary Christian and original music highlighting God’s sense of humor led by Mary Palmer, director of music for the Lancaster parish. Palmer promises opportunities for prayer and meditation throughout the night. “It’s meant to reach people in a raw level,” […]
LANCASTER — Four Roman Catholic parishes – Our Lady of Pompeii and St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster, and St. Martha and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta in Depew – will co-sponsor a Lenten Parish Mission entitled Living Lent on Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The mission, […]
LANCASTER — Our Lady of Pompeii Parish in Lancaster and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Depew will begin alternating their morning and evening Mass worship services starting Nov. 29. The new schedule will give people of both parishes the ability to celebrate the Eucharist Monday through Friday. Weekend Masses will continue to be […]
A group of St. Mary’s seniors pose outside a beautiful mural at the Mother Teresa Home after a hard day’s work of cleaning up the grounds as part of their annual Day of Caring. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary High School.) LANCASTER — St. Mary’s High School has introduced a senior portfolio as part of […]
