The Third Sunday of Easter served as the setting for the special Mass of this year’s Rite for the Blessing of a Child in Womb, sponsored by the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Buffalo. The Mass is a celebration of expectant mothers and fathers and their soon-to-be-born children, as well as children already […]
The diocesan Respect Life Office is looking for gift basket donations to be raffled at this year’s St. Gianna Annual Benefit Banquet, held April 25 at Classic V in Amherst. Proceeds will benefit all seven St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Centers. Baskets, gift cards and gift certificates are welcome. All items must be delivered by […]
The diocesan Respect Life Office will host the 13th St. Gianna Benefit Banquet on Thursday, April 25 at Classics V in Amherst beginning at 6 p.m. Diane Ferraro, CEO of Save the Storks, will be the keynote speaker. Ferraro has expanded programs at Save the Storks, a non-profit organization that empowers woman facing unplanned pregnancies, […]
To mark the observance of the 51st Roe v. Wade decision, the diocesan Office of Respect Life will host the annual Pro-Vita Awards to recognize those who have served as an exemplary commitment to the gift of life. On Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, Deacon Mark & Theresa Kehl, Lindsay Adornetto, Dr. John Brach & Darya, […]
Fredericksburg, Virginia — In honor of the October recognition as Respect Life Month, middle and high school students across the United States are invited to submit an essay sharing their pro-life views in the 2023 Pro-Life Essay Contest sponsored by American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Excellence in […]
October marks a month Catholics ponder and express the respect for human life and dignity as part of Respect Life Month. It also brings a full schedule of events celebrating cultural diversity within the Diocese of Buffalo as it continues Hispanic Heritage Month. Later this month, local Catholics will be among many statewide traveling to […]
Since 1987, those who support life have gathered nationwide on the first Sunday of every October to prayerfully show their support for all life from conception to natural death by standing on streets, holding signs, and praying. This year’s National Life Chain will take place Sunday, Oct. 1 from 2-3 p.m. Several parishes will participate […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher reminded the small crowd at St. Joseph Cathedral that October is Respect Life Month where we give special attention to “that breath of life that God has given to each one of us making us precious in God’s sight.” Bishop Fisher led the Respect Life Mass held at the downtown Buffalo […]
Everyone is being called to be a public witness to life in the silent prayerful Life Chain. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the country as a reminder of the sanctity of all life. The National Life Chain will take place on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2-3 p.m., rain or shine. Bring your […]
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 […]
