Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti, eldest priest of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese, whose priesthood spanned 70 years at several parishes and who headed the Office of Family Life for 20 years, died July 12, 2023. He would have celebrated his 102nd birthday on July 23. He lived at O’Hara Residence for retired clergy in Tonawanda. Born in […]
Many parishes celebrated Holy Week for the first time as a family this year, and found the blessings to be bountiful. The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord, which has parishes in Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga and Bowmansville knew some adjustments would have to be made as they had three priests serving six parishes. “There was […]
Tenebrae, meaning shadows or darkness, is a thousand-year tradition of Holy Week. Services often involve hymns and readings in a candlelit church. The Tenebrae tells of the actual passion and death of Jesus Christ. St. Martha Parish in Depew has a Tenebrae tradition for a much shorter time. For about seven years, the parish has […]
DEPEW — A two-day Lenten Mission presented by Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Roman Catholic Family of Parishes drew an audience of about 400 to 500 people each night. The mission was held at St. Martha Parish in Depew on March 20 and 21. Both nights featured a theatrical performance by actor Frank Runyeon. […]
The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord Roman Catholic Family of Parishes will sponsor a two-day Lenten Mission entitled “A Journey to Joy” on Monday, March 20, and Tuesday, March 21, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The mission, a theatrical event performed by Emmy-nominated performer Frank Runyeon, will be held at St. Martha Church, 10 […]
LANCASTER — Four Roman Catholic parishes – Our Lady of Pompeii and St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster, and St. Martha and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta in Depew – will co-sponsor a Lenten Parish Mission entitled Living Lent on Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The mission, […]
Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti accepts birthday wishes from Mary Lou Cappellini, just one of the many people at St. John the Baptist Parish in Kenmore that wanted to thank him for his many years of dedicated service to the Church. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Part 2 of 2 Even when bad luck came his way, […]
Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti (left), with Father Michael Parker, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Kenmore, prepares for Communion. He explained that after accepting the Eucharist, Catholics become living tabernacles. The July 18 Mass became a 100th birthday celebration for Msgr. Lorenzetti. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi (Part 1 of 2) Every month or […]
