The Catholic Center came alive with the colors and designs from students as they displayed their artwork at the annual Vocations Awareness Contest Award ceremony on June 11. Sponsored by the Diocesan Vocation Office and Mary, Mother of Vocations Ministry, the art contest is designed to increase the students’ awareness and appreciation of their life’s […]
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 […]
As thousands gathered in Washington to hear politicians, bishops, and at least one surfer speak against abortion at the national March for Life, a smaller crowd gathered in Tonawanda also to hear from pro-life advocates. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · January 24, 2025 – Diocese hosts Pro-Life Mass on eve of National March […]
In the latest Journeys & Insights, Bishop Michael W. Fisher invites all the faithful for a special Pro-Life Mass on Jan. 23 at St. Christopher Church in Tonawanda where we will pray for the unborn.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Diocese of Buffalo will not host a trip to the March for Life 2025 in Washington, D.C., this year. Instead, the Respect Life office will hold a Vigil for Life Mass on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m., at St. Christopher Parish, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Tonawanda. Father Peter […]
They call it the “dark secret” in the family. “We didn’t talk about it,” Cynthia Walters said. But on Respect Life Sunday, before Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, she told a complete stranger that her husband wanted her to abort their daughter. “My husband was having a meltdown one day, and he goes, ‘I want […]
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 Thursday, April 25, Deacon Mark & Theresa Kehl, Lindsay Adornetto, Dr. John & Darya Brach, David […]
Deacon Thomas R. Healey, who served St. Christopher Parish since 2009, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. He was 75. Born July 9, 1948, in Mount Kisco. Attended Westlake High School in Thornwood. Then went on to earn degrees from Orange Community College, SUNY Brockport, and Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. His master’s thesis was published […]
Each year, during Catholic Schools Week, school administrators and faculty put forth activities and celebrations that allow the children to take a break from the everyday classroom routine and have fun, and bond together as schoolmates and a community. But many activities also keep the focus on Catholic faith, the anchor of the courses and […]
For 113 years, scouting has helped children grow into adults possessing the skills, confidence and faith that will prepare them to be responsible citizens in their communities. Recently, four young men in Troop 58, chartered by St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda, have been named Eagle Scouts. Eagle is the highest rank attainable in Boy Scouts, […]
