You cannot seek justice and leave out God. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of God provide the ideal models to seek justice in a turbulent, divided society. Those were among the key points raised by the guest homilist at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass celebrated Sunday, Jan. 19 at St. […]
He endured abandonment and racial prejudice while growing up. Yet through his love of Christ, St. Martin de Porres loved others who were poor and rejected and helped grow a family of faith. His life is the focus of the latest episode of “Sister Justine’s Saint Tales,” the audio podcast play series produced by the […]
He retired earlier this year from service in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. His evangelical experience includes serving as a guest chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. He has worked tirelessly in advocacy for racial and social justice. But before all that began, Father Arthur Cavitt grew up in Buffalo. Father Cavitt […]
As a result of an initial internal inquiry and then an independent investigation, and upon the recommendations of the Independent Review Board, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has determined the allegations that Father Joseph Rogliano engaged in acts of sexual misconduct with adults have been substantiated. As a result, at this time, Father Rogliano has been […]
The African American Commission wants to Build Back Better. The commission of the Diocese of Buffalo will hold a Buffalo Congress XIII Meeting on Friday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m., to share their experiences and ideas to implement action steps for a pastoral plan. The plan should give direction or ideas that rebuilds and makes […]
In November, the St. Martin de Porres Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver made lap blankets for the sick and shut-ins. The blankets were distributed during the Christmas season. The mission of the Junior Daughters is to promote and enhance the spiritual and social well-being of all its members. The Junior Daughters, as […]
While the weather outside was cool, cloudy and even rainy in some spots throughout Western New York on Saturday, Oct. 21, it was a warm atmosphere inside St. Martin de Porres Church in Buffalo. You might even think it was a bit fiery, spiritually speaking. “Stoking the Flame” was the theme of the annual Revival, […]
As the result of an accusation of inappropriate conduct with an adult, Bishop Michael W. Fisher has placed Father Joseph Rogliano on administrative leave, and an investigation of the claim has begun. Father Rogliano is temporarily relieved of his pastoral and administrative duties as pastor of the family of parishes that include Blessed Trinity, SS. […]
As the first year anniversary of the Tops shooting came to pass, Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated a commemorative Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church on Northampton Street on Buffalo’s East Side. After thanking Family of Parishes pastor Father Joseph Rogliano for serving as host and acknowledging Father Ronald Sajdak, vicar forane of Buffalo, […]
On Sunday, May 14, Western New York will mark one year anniversary of the horrific, racially targeted violence that took 10 innocent lives, and injured three others at Tops on Jefferson Avenue. The following is what the Diocese of Buffalo is planning to remember the day as well as what the city of Buffalo has planned through […]
