As the sun sets on Holy Thursday, churches across the country prepare for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, marking the end of Lent and the beginning of the sacred Triduum, the three holiest day in the Catholic Church. Many churches remain open after Mass for adoration and to allow Catholics the opportunity to participate […]
Former religion teacher Sister Christine Winterhalter, OSF, died March 31, 2022. She was 79. Sister Christine was born Joanne Winterhalter in Wellsville, on March 7, 1943, to Frederick and Wilma (Meismer) Winterhalter. Throughout her early years, Joanne was a member of St. Mary Parish in Belmont. Following attendance at Belmont Central grade school and high […]
Father James L. Fugle, former pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Corfu, died Oct. 23, 2021. He was 57. Born Jan. 28, 1964, in Varysburg, the son of Leo and Carol (Conrad) Fugle attend Sheldon Elementary and Attica Central School before graduating in 1982. He then took part in a home study program from […]
GETZVILLE — In 2001, St. Pius X parishioners created a spectacular tribute to first responders featuring a life-sized monument including firefighters carrying Father Mychal Fallon Judge. Father Judge was an American Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. While serving in that capacity, he was killed, becoming the […]
