St. Gianna Beretta Molla, who urged doctors to save her unborn baby’s life even at the cost of her own, is the featured saint in the season finale of “Sister Justine’s Saint Tales,” the original audio play podcast series produced by the Diocese of Buffalo. This 10th and final episode of Season 3 is now […]
St. Joseph Cathedral hosted a special Mass on July 14 that included a first class relic from St. Gianna Beretta Molla, patron of mothers, wives, families, doctors, and the unborn. St. Gianna’s daughter, Gianna Emanuela Molla was among the congregation of the nearly packed downtown church. “My brothers and sisters, this is a very special […]
The daughter of a beloved Catholic saint made another local appearance Friday, July 12, and this time guests had the very rare opportunity to touch relics of her late mother. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · July 16, 2024 – Faithful get to touch relics of St. Gianna Molla at OLV Basilica Dr. Gianna […]
In honor of the visit of Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, OLV Basilica & National Shrine held a special kids day on July 12 celebrating saints. The Father Baker Museum hosted Adventures in Sainthood, where guests met Gianna Emanuela, learned about the canonization process, and took part in making crafts. […]
After years of planning, Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, has come to Buffalo. The Italian-born physician began a small tour of Western New York on July 11 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kenmore, which dedicated a garden in honor of her parents. “I feel very happy, honored and deeply grateful […]
The Diocese of Buffalo will host a visit by the daughter of a saint. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of St. Gianna Molla, will visit Buffalo this July, as one of only three U.S. visits this year. During her visit, Gianna Emanuela will be present at several events. On Thursday, July 11, Gianna Emanuela will attend […]
On the eve of the rally, a Mass opening the National Prayer Vigil for Life was held inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Thousands filled the massive church, and many had to stand throughout the proceedings. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, delivered a message of […]
Father David Tourville and parish volunteers display the collection brought in for their “Shower for Mary.” St. Dominic Parish in Westfield collected clothes and blankets for the mothers at St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center in Fredonia. (Photo courtesy of St. Dominic Parish) WESTFIELD — The parish of St. Dominic’s held its first “Shower for […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher meets with the Glynn family at the Catholic Charities multi-service center named for them. From left are the Glynns’ son-in-law Joe Ieraci, Bishop Fisher, James and Mary Glynn, and their daughter Beth Ieraci. The bishop toured the Niagara Falls facility recently. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) Bishop Michael W. Fisher recently […]
In a world where mothers are struggling to support their children, sometimes the nicer things that make them feel good must be sacrificed. With community support, they don’t have to. “If a mom is struggling and has to decide diapers and makeup or toothpaste or deodorant, which do think she is going to choose?” asked […]
