The offices of the Diocese of Buffalo shed a tear for Michael J. Sullivan, the long-time director of Buildings & Properties, who passed away Aug. 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Sullivan started working with the diocese in 1985 as a project manager. In 1998, he was named director of Buildings & Properties. When a […]
SWORMVILLE — For 174 years, St. Mary’s Church community in the hamlet of Swormville, nestled on Transit Road in East Amherst, has held an annual picnic. This year’s event, held July 22 and 23, will be the 12th picnic weekend to include the Chowder Chase 5K Run/3K Walk. Held on Saturday at 7 p.m., the […]
On Wednesday, May 24, the St. Thomas More Guild Inc. held its annual luncheon. For the past 17 years the Catholic lawyers organization has held an annual scholarship contest. They award $1,000 to a student in sixth or seventh grade, $1,500 to a student in eighth grade to high school junior, and $2,000 to a […]
SWORMVILLE — Congratulations to St. Mary School art teacher Karen Genovese. She has been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her exceptional teaching skills and dedication to the students of pre -K through eighth grade school. Mrs. G., as the students call her, is a gifted artist who shares her talent, appreciation of […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School is expanding its Montessori Children’s House in order to welcome more 3-6 year old children into the program. Principal Tristan D’Angelo states, “Since its inception eight years ago, St. Mary’s has had waitlists each year for our Montessori Children’s House. We are excited to be committing additional space and staff […]
“A God Who Hears His People,” a retreat for parish leaders in the Diocese of Buffalo will be presented by Alpha USA Catholic Context. Join parish leaders from across the diocese as they take a page out of the Book of Ezra that will inspire all to listen and create a space to share their […]
LANCASTER — Jennifer Gaglione, 27, creator of Ablaze Young Adult Ministry, was awarded the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker for her volunteer work at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. She has been a lifelong parishioner at St. Mary’s. She has celebrated all of her sacraments there including baptism, first reconciliation, first Communion, […]
They’re a modest bunch. The volunteers who receive the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker rarely feel as though they do anything special even though some parishes could not function without their support. When asked what he does for SS. Columba-Brigid Parish, Leo Reiter replies, “I don’t do much of anything.” Actually, frequently seen […]
An annual celebration of Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Buffalo returns in the final days of January and first days of February. Catholic Schools Week activities will be held within schools Jan. 30 through Feb. 3. The week will kick off with a special recognition during 9 a.m. Mass Sunday, Jan. 29 at Nativity […]
Students at St. Mary School in Swormville have been learning about the importance of eucharistic adoration, where the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament, is visible in a monstrance. In Katie Bishop’s Religion classes, the students rehearsed some simple prayers for […]
