SWORMVILLE —The horse drawn carriages are long gone but St. Mary Parish in Swormville has held a summer picnic for the community since its inception in 1849. St. Mary’s 173rd annual parish picnic is now a picnic weekend. The fun begins with the 11th annual Chowder Chase 5K Run/3K Walk at 7 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Father Ryan Keating receives an honorary chalice from John Stockman, faithful navigator of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Swormville) SWORMVILLE — Father Ryan Keating, newly ordained in June and assigned to St. Mary Parish in July, received an honorary chalice by the Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher poses with newly ordained priest Father Ryan Keating following the ordination Mass of four local men at at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo by Dan Cappellazzo A priest must be equal parts educator, spiritual guide and evangelizer. Ryan Keating fits the bill. The Buffalo native joined Teach for America, a teacher corps […]
