Educators and those who support Catholic education received recognition at the 23rd annual diocesan education fundraiser. Highlights from the Jan. 26, luncheon can be seen on “Shooting for the Stars,” which will air Saturday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. on WBBZ-TV. This is the largest fundraiser for Catholic schools. All the proceeds will be used […]
November is a time when we are called to reflect on the many blessings God has provided. Amid that gratitude, many dedicate their time to giving back to those in need to bring blessings to others. With that inspiration, students across the Diocese of Buffalo found creative ways to support their communities and expand their […]
The diocesan Department of Catholic Schools, in conjunction with the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, has announced the recipients of the annual Catholic education awards. These awards recognize those in Catholic education who show dedication to their work. Father James Ciupek of Nativity of Our Lord in Orchard Park will receive the […]
The Diocese of Buffalo’s Catholic Schools presented its first golf tournament featuring 24 golfers from 13 diocesan elementary schools. The Oct. 12 tournament held at Grover Cleveland Golf Course, Buffalo, was a nine-hole tournament with the victors both coming from Nardin Academy Middle School. Natalie Wasik, a sixth-grader, took the girls’ crown shooting a 43. Charlie Gibson, […]
Each month Catholic Schools across the Diocese of Buffalo will focus on one character virtue. During the month of September, principals, teachers and students concentrated on Welcoming. They encouraged their students to demonstrate a welcoming spirit as new students and teachers joined their communities, and they certainly did not disappoint. Haylee Tomsic, from St. Christopher […]
A breezy but sunny afternoon greeted those who gathered along thoroughfares throughout Western New York in “life chains,” silently praying while holding up signs sharing assorted messages with a common message urging respect for and protection of the unborn. “Unfortunately, we have to meet again this year to protest the slaughter of the innocents, of […]
St. Christopher School celebrated Catholic Schools Week and the upcoming Olympics with the same gusto. With a theme of “Go For the Gold,” each of the classrooms decorated their classrooms based upon a country of their choice. The opening ceremony took place on Monday, led with a prayer and a welcome by a couple of eighth graders, […]
Deacon Francis A. Zwack, who had served at St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda before his retirement, died Nov. 25, 2021. “Deacon Frank served at St. Christopher’s parish for many years baptizing many children and being a constant presence though many changes over the years in the parish. He was also a mentor to men who […]
Madeline Dorobiala accepts the Mount St. Mary Award during the Kenmore high school’s Baccalaureate Mass and Ceremony. Photo courtesy of Mount St. Mary Academy KENMORE — Mount St. Mary Academy named Madeline Dorobiala ’21 the recipient of the Mount St. Mary Award at the school’s recent Baccalaureate Mass and Presentation of Diplomas Ceremony. This is […]
Bishop Michael Fisher has made the following assignments to the priests ordained June 5. Father Charles E. Johnson Jr. will serve as parochial vicar at St. Amelia Parish, Tonawanda. Father Michael J. Johnson will serve as parochial vicar at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Orchard Park. Father Ryan Keating was named parochial vicar at St. […]
