WASHINGTON — The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has announced a restructuring process as it faces a shortage of priests. The announcement of the “Rooted in Christ Pastoral Planning Process” comes a year after Bishop John Walkowiak issued an urgent diocesan-wide appeal to pray for an increase in vocations in the diocese, which has had […]
A trip across the pond brought good news for parish communities looking to strengthen their numbers. And a “Quiet Revival” of young people are looking for answers in the Catholic Church. Father Bryan Zielenieski, diocesan vicar for Renewal and Development, took part in an Alpha International Leadership Conference in London. The 10-day conference, held April […]
He retired earlier this year from service in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. His evangelical experience includes serving as a guest chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. He has worked tirelessly in advocacy for racial and social justice. But before all that began, Father Arthur Cavitt grew up in Buffalo. Father Cavitt […]
The Diocese of Buffalo celebrated its fourth annual Renewal Mass with a little advice from Yogi Berra. The New York Yankees catcher, famous for his malapropisms, once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” “I think this quip, upon further reflection, makes sense,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher addressing the […]
The diocesan Renewal Team will host Renewal Conference 2024 on Friday, March 22. The all-day conference, held at Hilbert College from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., is open to all people. Susan Windley-Daust, Ph.D., director of missionary discipleship for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota, will deliver a keynote address on “The Four Ways Forward.” The […]
The Diocese of Buffalo will hold a Renewal Mass at OLV National Shrine & Basilica on Aug. 27 beginning at 4 p.m. Please bring your knotted ropes as we will untie one more knot. Watch Bishop Michael W. Fisher explain the details.
Take a couple minutes to hear about upcoming events on Western New York Catholic Audio. Michael Mroziak gives the details on two upcoming Masses from the office of Cultural Diversity, the blessing of the newest St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, and the third annual Renewal Mass at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. Bring your […]
“Are you happy with the world today?” That was the question presented as Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish & Diocesan Shrine kicked off their monthly tribute to Our Lady of Fatima. The May 13 Mass included a rosary procession to the outdoor stone shrine. The special devotion will continue on the 13th of every month […]
The Diocese of Buffalo is cruising down the Road to Renewal and picking up speed. During the second annual diocesan Renewal Mass, held Aug. 28 at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, Father Bryan Zielenieski, vicar for renewal, gave an update on the progress. Several families of parishes have begun working […]
Take time during this Lent to join in a Lenten morning of prayer and reflection offered by the Renewal Office of the Diocese of Buffalo. Sister Louise Alff, OSF, a native of Buffalo and consultant on evangelization, will lead the service on Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph University Parish on 3269 Main […]
