This St. Joseph’s Day prayer pays tribute to the earthly father of Jesus and all the Sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sister Ellen O’Keefe who staffed OLV Elementary School. It was written by Mrs. O’Connell’s eighth grade class.
Father Joseph Fifagrowicz, a retired priest who served the Diocese of Buffalo for almost 62 years, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Father Fifagrowicz was born March 18, 1937, in Buffalo to George and Anna Fifagrowicz, and educated at Assumption School in Buffalo, the Minor Seminary in Buffalo, and St. Mary’s College, Orchard Lake, Michigan. He […]
Father John E. Kelly, who spent 35 years in priestly ministry, died Jan. 7, 2024. Born Feb. 26, 1959, to John Emmett and Regina (Hartigan) Kelly in Buffalo, Father Kelly was educated at East Seneca Junior High and Bishop Timon High School. He went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Wadhams Hall Seminary […]
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 […]
Father Charles J. Zadora, a retired priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Born July 27, 1941, in Buffalo, to Charles P. and Pearl (Tobolski) Zadora, he spent 21 years as a student of Catholic education beginning with St. Stephen School in Buffalo. He went on to Father Baker High School […]
Following a period of consultation with diocesan officials, the pastor and parish leaders from Our Lady of the Lake Parish and its Family of Parishes, a decision has been made that Our Lake of the Lake’s St. Joseph worship site in Lyndonville will not be rebuilt following the late February fire that caused extensive damage. […]
Msgr. Leo F. McCarthy, a highly decorated priest known for his work with youth athletics, died on May 21, 2023. He had served 64 years of priestly ministry. Born Nov. 19, 1932, in Lackawanna, the son of Daniel and Verna (Schlatter) McCarthy attended St. Vincent School in Springbrook and St. John School in Alden. He […]
On May 1 & 2, local Regal Cinemas will run a new double-feature about St. Joseph featuring “Our Liberator: St. Joseph and the Priests of Dachau” and “A Father’s Heart: The Miracles of St. Joseph Today.” “Our Liberator,” produced by the Knights of Columbus, is a short documentary about a miracle St. Joseph did for […]
A new Liturgical Year begins on the First Sunday of Advent. This year many of the Gospel readings at our Sunday Eucharists are from the Gospel of Matthew. On the Fourth Sunday, we read of the annunciation to Joseph, Matt.1:18-24 (Luke’s gospel has the annunciation to Mary). The narrative relates Joseph’s discovery that his betrothed […]
Albion’s St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, parish school and lyceum, and cemetery chapel were all recently recognized by the Medina Sandstone Society and inducted in their Sandstone Hall of Fame. Two additional inductees, the Medina Canal Culvert and the Ryan Quarry House in Clarendon were also recognized at a ceremony conducted in Medina’s Village Hall. […]
