The 25th annual Catholic Education Dinner returned in full force to honor and thank those who support area Catholic schools. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the fundraiser came back to the Buffalo Convention Center for the first time since Covid stopped the world in 2020. A series of virtual gatherings and lunches took place in recent […]
Priests, deacons and staff from urban parishes gathered for a City Ministry Conference to learn how to do more with less. Sponsored by the Renewal and Development Team, the Jan. 23 meeting at St. Stanislaus Parish in Buffalo was held to guide urban parishes as they set pillar goals in their families. Nationally known evangelist […]
“Let’s make their holiday season special.” That rallying cry came from Russell Dluhy, a fourth grader at Christ the King Elementary School, who spearheaded a food drive that will provide hundreds of gifts to those in need. The collection was given to the Response to Love Center, a multi-faceted institution that serves to improve lives […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher stopped by the Response to Love Center in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood to bless a clothing store dedicated to Philip Friona. “Phil Friona was blessed with a heart filled with loving kindness, goodness and compassion for those in need,” said Father Fred Betti, SJ, chaplain of the multi-faceted social service center. “My […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher wants the 175th diocesan anniversary to be a year of service. He led the way when he visited the Response to Love Center and helped serve chicken and ribs to the 150 or so guests. The May 5 visit included meeting with the many guests who live below the poverty level. […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher blesses Reuben, a product of the American dream, at the Response to Love Center. With the help of the center and its staff, Reuben, a Colombian refugee, has earned a job, a car and permanent residence in Buffalo. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) Bishop Michael W. Fisher made his first visit […]
