TONAWANDA — Michael Rizzo, president of the board of directors at Cardinal O’Hara High School, announced that Ted Luckett has been appointed assistant principal for the private co-educational Catholic high school that has been providing faith-based high school education since 1961. “We are very excited about Mr. Luckett joining the Cardinal O’Hara Family,” Rizzo said. […]
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O’Hara High School welcomed two new members of the Advancement Office team on June 23. Alycia Ivancie is the new director of advancement replacing long time director Renee Orr. Lauren Bush has been named assistant director of advancement having served the Girl Scouts of Western New York for nearly a decade as […]
Retired priest Father David G. Griffin died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. He served the Diocese of Buffalo for nearly 59 years as a priest. Born Oct. 16, 1938, in Albion to Francis and Rita Griffin, Father Griffin attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Albion, the Diocesan Preparatory Seminary in Buffalo, St. Bonaventure University. He received […]
TONAWANDA — St. Timothy Parish is hosting the Eucharistic Miracles Display in honor of the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The exhibit, created by the young Italian known as the first millennial saint, will be on display from Feb. 5-26, at St. Timothy Parish, 565 East Park Drive, Tonawanda. An opening Mass will be […]
As thousands gathered in Washington to hear politicians, bishops, and at least one surfer speak against abortion at the national March for Life, a smaller crowd gathered in Tonawanda also to hear from pro-life advocates. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · January 24, 2025 – Diocese hosts Pro-Life Mass on eve of National March […]
In the latest Journeys & Insights, Bishop Michael W. Fisher invites all the faithful for a special Pro-Life Mass on Jan. 23 at St. Christopher Church in Tonawanda where we will pray for the unborn.
TONAWANDA — When Grace D’Antonoli sat down to think about what she wanted to do for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, she knew that somehow she wanted to thank Cardinal O’Hara High School for providing her with a healthy environment to learn and grow and deal with mental health. A senior at Cardinal O’Hara, […]
One group comes from the blue collar suburb of Tonawanda, while the other comes from the rural resort town of Ellicottville. They come together due to a mutual desire to grow in their faith … and Father Charles Johnson. Shortly after his 2021 ordination, Father Johnson began leading the Young Adult group at St. Amelia […]
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O’Hara High School was presented with the National #Generation G Heroes Award April 17 at an all school assembly in O’Hara’s Performing Arts Center. “#GenerationG is a conscious decision to be better every day – be accepting, be generous, be kind,” explained Nancy Gianni, chief belief officer, GiGi’s mom and founder of […]
To mark the observance of the 51st Roe v. Wade decision, the diocesan Office of Respect Life will host the annual Pro-Vita Awards to recognize those who have served as an exemplary commitment to the gift of life. On Thursday, April 25, Deacon Mark & Theresa Kehl, Lindsay Adornetto, Dr. John & Darya Brach, David […]