It came as a sign of hope for the Church and a sign of gratitude for those who serve the Church. As 51 people received their Altar Server Awards, they commented that their dedication was for their love of God and His people. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · March 3, 2025 – Diocese […]
On Aug. 1, three Franciscans serving in Family 21 at SS. Columba-Brigid on Hickory Street in Buffalo, will leave Buffalo for new assignments. In May, Brother Lawrence Hayes, OFM, provincial minister of the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, communicated with the diocese that Father William “Jud” Weiksnar, OFM, Father Aaron […]
They arrived by motor vehicles, rather than by camels, to dozens of homes throughout the city of Buffalo. Upon arriving at their scheduled stops, teams of “Magi,” made up of priests, deacons and lay volunteers dressed in costumes, delivered blessings to each home, inscribing “20+C+M+B+24” on a front door or on its frame with a […]
Culture shock is nothing new to two Daughters of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, who came from Vietnam to further their education. Sister Nal Y and Sister Trang, known in America as Sister Catherine Siena and Sister Robert Marie currently attend classes at Hilbert College in Hamburg while interning at SS. Columba-Brigid Parish in […]
They’re a modest bunch. The volunteers who receive the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker rarely feel as though they do anything special even though some parishes could not function without their support. When asked what he does for SS. Columba-Brigid Parish, Leo Reiter replies, “I don’t do much of anything.” Actually, frequently seen […]
