The diocesan Respect Life Office will host the 13th St. Gianna Benefit Banquet on Thursday, April 25 at Classics V in Amherst beginning at 6 p.m. Diane Ferraro, CEO of Save the Storks, will be the keynote speaker. Ferraro has expanded programs at Save the Storks, a non-profit organization that empowers woman facing unplanned pregnancies, […]
Two events will be held this February in support of St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center. Saints On The Slopes: Join your friends in faith for a ski adventure and potluck luncheon at Holiday Valley (6557 Holiday Valley Road in Ellicottville) on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 12 noon. This event is for adults 21 and […]
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. Locally, three campaigns are taking place with the Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda efforts beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26, while Buffalo will begin Wednesday, […]
The Office of Pastoral Ministries opened its seventh St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, branching into Wyoming County. Cheryl Calire, the director of the Office of Pastoral Ministries, cut the ribbon on the new center, located in the former St. Joseph Parish rectory, part of St. Isidore Parish in Perry on Aug. 18 in front […]
Take a couple minutes to hear about upcoming events on Western New York Catholic Audio. Michael Mroziak gives the details on two upcoming Masses from the office of Cultural Diversity, the blessing of the newest St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, and the third annual Renewal Mass at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. Bring your […]
The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, now with six locations, has grown significantly since its founding. In 2009, the center provided material, emotional and spiritual support to 275 people. It is now set to help 2,000 families this year. During the 12th annual benefit banquet, held April 27 at Classics V in Amherst, an […]
The Department of Pastoral Ministries will hold the 12th annual benefit banquet for St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center on Thursday, April 27 starting at 6 p.m. at Classics V in Amherst, The keynote speaker for the event will be pro-life advocate and international speaker Toni McFadden. She is the author of the book, “Redeemed: […]
Everyone in the community can support the good works of Mother Teresa Home. Two upcoming events will allow Catholics some fellowship, fun, while giving help to the agencies that support mothers and families. Cycle For The Mother Theresa Home will take place Friday, Jan. 27, at Rebel Ride, 6499 Transit Road, East Amherst. Networking begins […]
The Mother Teresa Home helped make the Hussar household a family. Richard and Cheryl Hussar adopted their son, Dominic, with assistance from Cheryl Calire and one of the residents of the Mother Teresa Home. The pastoral mission of the Mother Teresa Home is to promote safety, stability and well-being for people who have experienced or […]