A recent WNYCatholic story about Ray Geska, a man attempting to experience Mass in all 161 diocesan parishes, drew the attention of David Will, who is on a similar journey. But, instead of actively mapping out where his next worship service will be, he lets fate be his guide. “Twenty-five years ago, I think I […]
SWORMVILLE — Join with the parishioners of the Akron and Clarence family of parishes as they begin the “33 Days to Morning Glory” Marian Consecration Retreat on April 15. You will learn about and reflect upon four great saints with a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin, Mary: St. John Paul II, St. Louis de […]
A wave of khaki flooded St. Joseph Cathedral as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls from across the diocese gathered for the 50th annual Religious Awards Ceremony. The March 23 event saw eight different awards presented to scouts as recognition of their service and dedication. Scouting remains close to the heart of Bishop […]
The Beloved Disciples of Christ the Lord family saw something shocking when they united its Faith Formation programs. Attendance increased 25 percent across the board. Five of the six parishes in the family, also known as Family #9, offer faith formation programs. As the family formed, they streamlined their registration process. Interested families can access […]
Ash Wednesday arrived with Cupid this year. The beginning of the Lenten season coincided with Valentine’s Day. But the latter holiday didn’t prevent Catholics from embarking on their journey of spiritual preparedness and inner reflection, in advance of the Paschal Triduum and Easter. Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrated Mass on the morning of Ash Wednesday […]
Sister Suzanne Hitzges OSF, a teacher who served in Puerto Rico, died Feb. 10, 2024. Sister was a member of the Franciscan Sisters for 63 years and was formerly known as Sister Carol Ann. Born Oct. 5, 1940, in Buffalo. Most of her childhood was spent in Kenmore with her sister and five brothers. She […]
Christina Egleston has accepted the new position of director of Catholic education for the Akron Clarence Roman Catholic Community Family of Parishes. The ACRCC Family of Parishes includes Our Lady of Peace, Clarence; Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Harris Hill; St. Teresa of Avila, Akron; and St. Mary’s, Swormville. Egleston will also continue her […]
Sister Carol Schwartz, SSMN, also known as Sister Mary Paul, died peacefully at McAuley Residence in Kenmore Feb. 5, 2024. She was 91 years old. Born Sept. 26, 1932, to Raymond and Florence (Tepas) Schwartz, Sister Carol entered the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur order in August 1950 and made her perpetual vows nine […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School families enjoyed their annual tradition of the Home School Association Catholic Schools Week Breakfast Sunday morning. This year St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council 17530 generously hosted the breakfast, set up, and prepared all of the delicious food. Fluffy pancakes, fresh fruit, scrumptious pastries, scrambled eggs, and the knight’s famous […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary Parish has a special devotion to St. John Neumann, the 19th century saint who went on to serve as bishop of Philadelphia, founded the Swormville parish in 1849. As the parish begins the celebration of its 175th anniversary, the school students marked the Jan. 5 feast day by venerating relics of […]