The Office of Pastoral Ministries opened its seventh St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, branching into Wyoming County. Cheryl Calire, the director of the Office of Pastoral Ministries, cut the ribbon on the new center, located in the former St. Joseph Parish rectory, part of St. Isidore Parish in Perry on Aug. 18 in front […]
WASHINGTON – On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in all 50 states. In advance of the anniversary of the Court’s landmark decision, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of […]
The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, now with six locations, has grown significantly since its founding. In 2009, the center provided material, emotional and spiritual support to 275 people. It is now set to help 2,000 families this year. During the 12th annual benefit banquet, held April 27 at Classics V in Amherst, an […]
DENVER — The U.S. Catholic bishops have praised a federal court’s action to restore limits on the use of the abortion drug mifepristone and urged an end to the distribution of the life-ending drug, just hours before the Supreme Court announced a temporary stay on the decision. “The 5th Circuit was right to recognize the […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Calling upon Congress for “radical solidarity” with mothers and babies – both born and unborn – four bishops advanced an ambitious legislative and policy agenda that prioritizes the well-being of families in a letter to lawmakers. The measures proposed by the chairmen of four U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees detail a […]
We give thanks to God for today’s decision of the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This just decision will save countless innocent children simply waiting to be born. On this historic day, our gratitude extends to the millions of heroic Americans who have worked tirelessly toward this outcome for […]
Steve Karlen, the national campaign director of 40 Days for Life, will come to Buffalo to pray at 2500 Main St. All are welcome to join in prayer on Friday, Oct. 29. At 4 p.m., Karlen will speak at the campaign site on Main Street. Then at 6:30 p.m., he will tell the story of […]
At a recent White House press conference, President Joe Biden said, “I respect those who believe life begins at the moment of conception. I don’t agree, but I respect that. I’m not going to impose that on people.” But, Mr. President, it’s not a matter of belief. It’s a matter of well-established science that human […]
This October several very special events will honor the unborn lives in the Diocese of Buffalo. The Knights of Columbus, the Office of Pastoral Ministries and Buffalo 40 Days for Life will sponsor a Unified March and Respect Life Mass. Celebrated by Father David Baker, the Mass will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at […]
Cheryl Calire, director of the Office of Pastoral Ministries, which oversees the Mother Teresa Home, speaks about the murals painted on the outbuildings on the East Side campus. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Mother Teresa Home is Cheryl Calire’s own Field of Dreams. She spent four years convincing people if they built it, people would […]
