Deacon James Cantella, a member of the “Magnificent Seven” deacons ordained just this past May, passed away July 11, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born Nov. 16, 1963, in Rochester to James P. and Janice (Johnson) Cantella, he attended the University at Buffalo obtaining a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has appointed Father Matt Nycz, Father Daniel Ogbeifun and Father Andrew Lauricella as priests In Solidum for the pastoral care of Family of Parishes #10, which includes St. John the Baptist Parish in Lockport, All Saints Parish in Lockport, Immaculate Conception Parish in Ransomville, and St. Brendan on the Lake Parish […]
Many parishes celebrated Holy Week for the first time as a family this year, and found the blessings to be bountiful. The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord, which has parishes in Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga and Bowmansville knew some adjustments would have to be made as they had three priests serving six parishes. “There was […]
The parishes of Lockport, Ransomville and Newfane now have a family name – the Central Niagara Catholic Family – and have made great strides in unifying its administration. The pilot family still has some ways to go, like finding a pastor. Currently, Father Steven Jekielek serves as temporary administrator for St. John the Baptist in […]
