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 […]
Sister Mary Angelis Lemka died peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025, at St. Francis Park in the 99th year of life and the 79th year of religious life. Sister Angelis was born on Nov. 24, 1925, in Buffalo, to Joseph and Veronica (Niemet) Lemka. Living near Corpus Christi Parish, she attended grade school there and was […]
Guests attending the 25th Catholic Education Dinner heard from current and former students as they spoke about the impact attending a Catholic school had on their lives. The Feb. 5 event, held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, is the annual fundraising event for Catholic scholarships organized by the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese […]
He’s been the Apostle to Ireland, the father of Jesus, and the Padre of the Poor, now Michael Sacilowski is ready to tackle St. Francis of Assisi. The director of discipleship for the Cheektowaga Catholic Family produces one-man plays about saints. He began 12 years ago when he realized St. Patrick’s Day had become more […]
MADRID, Spain — Did you know Pope Francis was a nightclub bouncer, his favorite movie is “La Strada” by Federico Fellini, and that he doesn’t watch television? On the occasion of his 88th birthday, these and other interesting facts about Pope Francis are highlighted below. 1. How did he discover his vocation? On the feast […]
Sister Lucina Stang, OSF, who had a ministry of education for 60 years, died Nov. 20, 2024. She was 93. Born May 12, 1931, in Buffalo to Anthony and Lucia (Willi) Stang, the former Lillian Stang attended the Seminary of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Stella Niagara. She earned a bachelor’s degree from […]
Ray Geska hit the end of his journey when he rolled into the parking lot of St. Joseph Parish in Fredonia. For the past 15 months the Williamsville resident has been spending his weekends and many weekdays participating at Mass in various parishes across the diocese. His goal is to visit every church. On Oct. […]
Raphaelle LaNasa had learned about the evangelical program known as Alpha. She had also heard the rumors and claims that it wasn’t necessarily suitable for Catholics. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · August 16, 2024 – Alpha's not for Catholics? These Catholics found out otherwise “I heard some things about it, and I had […]
Sister Francis Clare Perry, OSF, a teacher and educator even after retirement, passed away June 11, 2024, at the Stella Niagara Health Center. She was 94. Born March 11, 1930, to Edward and Anna (McMahon) Perry, the Buffalo native graduated from Blessed Sacrament School, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Rosary Hill College in […]
Sister Gertrude Lacki, teacher, spiritual coordinator and pastoral minister, passed away on May 28, 2024, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. She was 77. Born Nov. 16, 1946, in Buffalo, the daughter of Thaddeus and Helen Chojnacki Lacki attended St. Joachim School in Buffalo, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Rosary Hill College in Amherst. She […]
