He had felt God calling him into ministry, but with 10 kids and a more than full time job, Daniel Quagliana had to wait until retirement to begin the steps to becoming a permanent deacon. “I would say God’s been pulling me towards Him to do His work for most of my adult life. A […]
The first two parish mergers brought about by the Road to Renewal restructuring plan took place Nov. 9 as St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bernard Parishes, both in Buffalo, closed their doors for the final time. Thomas Sullivan and Barbara Fitzgerald, parish trustees, welcomed a standing room only congregation to St. Thomas Aquinas in South […]
Back in 2013, Anthony Vilardo attended a presentation about the permanent diaconate. At the time the now 57-year-old West Seneca resident had a very active role at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springbrook, helping with Life Teen, Family Promise and several other ministries. His involvement, faith life and devotion to the faith earned him entrance […]
Faithful? Check. Family man? Check. Quick to serve others? Check. Serving on his parish mission team, made a few people eye Michael Hahn as an ideal deacon candidate. Deacon Hahn, 56, recalls 10 years ago, someone bringing up the subject at his home parish of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Harris Hill. Catholic Diocese […]
A recent WNYCatholic story about Ray Geska, a man attempting to experience Mass in all 161 diocesan parishes, drew the attention of David Will, who is on a similar journey. But, instead of actively mapping out where his next worship service will be, he lets fate be his guide. “Twenty-five years ago, I think I […]
The members of Family #32 met at their first family event, a Mass on the Grass held at St. Andrew Parish in Sloan. The Aug. 26 event saw a cook out and pot luck dishes from the family members. There was great fellowship, fantastic food and two tables jam packed with desserts. An estimated 150 […]
Sister Mary Thomas Frys, 91, a Felician Sister for 73 years, died in Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in Buffalo on Aug. 10, 2023. The former Delphine Frys was born on Nov. 17, 1931, in Buffalo, to Florence (Lesinska) and Bernard Frys and was a member of St. John Kanty Parish, Buffalo, and later, Our […]
Father Charles J. Zadora, a retired priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Born July 27, 1941, in Buffalo, to Charles P. and Pearl (Tobolski) Zadora, he spent 21 years as a student of Catholic education beginning with St. Stephen School in Buffalo. He went on to Father Baker High School […]
Prof. Lisa Lickona, STL, will be among the speakers at the New York State Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville, which is set for Oct. 20-22 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine. An assistant professor of Systematic Theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Rochester, Lickona served for eight years as editor for saints […]
Msgr. J. Thomas Moran, who served as pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Youngstown for over 30 years, died Jan. 11, 2023, after 65 years of priestly ministry. Born March 13, 1932, the son Joseph and Elizabeth (Pritchard) Moran grew up in Lockport. He attended St. John School, Emmett Belknap Junior High and Lockport High […]
