Father Walter Grabowski, who had been on administrative leave since last September, has been returned to ministry. Bishop Michael W. Fisher confirmed the investigative findings of the Diocesan Independent Review Board which held that Father Grabowski engaged in inappropriate non-sexual behavior toward women. Upon participation in a directed program, he has been returned to ministry […]
Father Walter Grabowski has been placed on administrative leave by Bishop Michael W. Fisher, pending an investigation into allegations of adult misconduct with women. Father Grabowski is temporarily relieved of his pastoral duties as priest in solidum of the family of parishes that include Fourteen Holy Helpers, Queen of Heaven, St. John XXIII, St. Gabriel […]
St. Joseph is remembered as a carpenter who had a low-key ministry. He raised Jesus, teaching Him the value and dignity of a trade, but has startling little presence in the Bible. Like St. Joseph, hundreds of faithful “give us that quiet, but strong example of one who continues to do the work and the […]
People by the dozens lined up along Niagara Falls Boulevard and other well-traveled roads with signs begging others to “Choose Life” and asking to “Pray to end abortion.” The National Life Chain saw thousands of pro-lifers throughout the country stand in silent prayer as a public witness to life. Since 1987, those who support life […]
Father Thomas J. Wopperer passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Born on Feb. 9, 1938, in Buffalo, Father Wopperer was the son of Frank C. and Rose M. (Durshordwe) Wopperer. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Diocesan […]
Deacon Lawrence P. Markowski, who served St. Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park for over 20 years, died Nov. 25, 2022. Born to Joseph and Julia (Witka) Markowski on Sept. 9, 1941, the East Aurora native attended Lincoln Elementary School in Orchard Park and Orchard Park High School. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving […]
One of the keys to success of the Road to Renewal’s effort to transform how the diocese is structured is the input of laity during the consultative phase of the Road effort. The following are reports from representatives from two parishes that highlight what has transpired within the parish conversations during Family of Parish meetings. […]
