SWORMVILLE — Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to St. Mary’s 14th annual Chowder Chase which starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. Run the USATF certified 5K on St. Mary’s flat, fast, turn-a-round course or take a 3K walk. The starting line is in the parking lot behind St. Mary Church […]
SWORMVILLE — The halls of St. Mary School were filled with parents, students, wonderful smells, delicious foods, as well as art and music from around the world on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The school’s first ever “Flavors of Fellowship” International Night was a scrumptious success. Teachers and students from all grade levels, Montessori pre-K through grade […]
SWORMVILLE — St. Mary School students are marking the season of Advent this year by loving and serving others. The food and gift drives that were organized and contributed to by SMS students and their families are making a big impact on the lives of many local families this Christmas season. Just before Thanksgiving break, […]
Swormville has come a long way from the farming and hunting community it was in the 1830s. And St. Mary Parish has grown well beyond the barns and fields where Father John Neumann delivered the sacraments. Now celebrating its 175th anniversary, the parish on Transit Road boasts 2,400 families in a tight knit community. “They’re […]
SWORMVILLE — In celebration of the 175th anniversary of St. Mary Parish, the annual Parish Picnic Weekend has been expanded to include a car show on Friday, July 19 from 5-9 p.m. This event is an ideal opportunity to celebrate history by offering the community a chance to showcase their beloved vehicles and personal stories. […]
SWORMVILLE — The proud parents, families and friends of the 28 eighth grade students gathered at St. Mary’s Church on the evening of June 20 to celebrate the Class of 2024. Father Thomas Mahoney, Father Joseph Franz and Father Art Mattulke concelebrated the graduation Mass. Father Mahoney addressed the congregation in his homily, and encouraged […]
SWORMVILLE — Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated yearly on April 22 to demonstrate support worldwide for environmental protection. St. Mary School students completed several special projects to mark the occasion through the week. Grade 3 enjoyed getting creative to complete some beautiful Earth Day paintings, while Grade 2 pledged to conserve resources, recycle […]
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 […]
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 […]
