ORCHARD PARK — Officials from St. John Vianney School announced today that the school will not reopen for the upcoming academic year. The parish school, located at 2950 Southwestern Blvd., in Orchard Park, concluded its academic year last Wednesday, June 18. The school was tasked last year to reduce costs, enhance fundraising, and increase enrollment […]
Sister Mary Anthony Schifano, who molded young minds for 56 years as a teacher, died June 4, 2025, at Mercy Center in South Buffalo. Born May 4, 1937, in Jamestown as Theresa Margaret Schifano to Anthony and Grace (Viello) Schifano, Sister Anthony attended Willard Street School and Jefferson Junior High, and Jamestown High School. She […]
The cooperation, ingenuity and creativity of fifth grade class made a carrot come to life. Holly Ellington’s class at St. John Vianney School in Orchard Park wrote, illustrated and published a fantastic children’s book with a wonderful message of being yourself, “Carl Carrot’s Super Strong Second Grade Day.” Ellington makes a habit of giving her […]
The legacy of St. John Vianney lives on here in Western New York. The 19th century French priest’s dedication to a life of service was recognized in Msgr. Richard Siepka and the Knights of Columbus, as both received the Curé of Ars Award from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Oct. […]
Good character is its own reward, but the students at St. John Vianney School got a little something extra. The Orchard Park school holds a monthly ceremony to award students in each grade for exemplifying the character trait of the month. On Feb. 7, Bishop Michael W. Fisher was on hand to present the award […]
The first day of school in Orchard Park saw students file into St. John Vianney School where faith, education and community merge to shape the minds and spirits that will shape the future. Bishop Michael W. Fisher greeted the students as they walked into the school gym. He kicked off the day by leading the […]
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 […]
Eleven Diocesan elementary schools gathered Thursday night, Sept. 29, for the kickoff of the collaborative strategic planning process. After sharing a meal, the 60 representatives from schools spanning the diocese met the facilitator, Dr. Tad Dickel, who offered a brief overview of the challenges facing Catholic schools in the country and then outlined the process […]
People have been wondering if “Back to School” in 2020 means going back or even going to school. Due to COVID-19 the state of public and private schools has been in question since last March when a pandemic forced students to stay home and learn via digital platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom. All […]
