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Canisius students learn through service at Navajo Nation
Sun, Sep 18th 2016 08:00 am
A group of 10 Canisius High School students and three teachers spent a week this summer at the Navajo Nation in Arizona on a service immersion trip. The Navajo Nation consists of around 330,000 people.
Bishop Malone: Back to school ... for all of us!
Sun, Sep 18th 2016 08:00 am
For a few weeks now, the "back to school" ads have been signaling the waning of summertime (for which I, a cold weather aficionado, am very grateful this year - apologies to you heat lovers out there!)
Christ the King Seminary sets fall fundraising goal at $355,000
Sat, Sep 17th 2016 08:00 am
EAST AURORA — Christ the King Seminary will conduct its annual fall fundraising campaign throughout the month of September. President-rector Father Joseph Gatto said this year's goal of $355,000 is needed to help keep pace with the seminary's continued growth in enrollment, along with enhancements to campus facilities and classrooms and ongoing faculty additions.
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School appoints new principal
Fri, Sep 16th 2016 01:00 pm
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School in Buffalo has appointed Michele Battin to serve as the school's newest principal, effective July 1. The high school made the appointment as part of an ongoing transition in leadership model for the historic school.
St. Mary's High School holds open house
Wed, Sep 14th 2016 01:00 pm
LANCASTER - Potential students and their parents are invited to attend St. Mary's High School annual open house. Families will be able to meet current students, faculty, and coaches while touring the campus and learning more about St. Mary's.
St. Joe's open house set for October
Tue, Sep 13th 2016 01:00 pm
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is pleased to announce the dates for its annual open house for prospective students and their families. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 845 Kenmore Ave. in Buffalo.
Niagara University, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center sign memorandum of understanding
Tue, Sep 13th 2016 08:00 am
Last month, Niagara University and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center affirmed that they will be working together in commitment to promoting revitalization and economic growth in not only the city of Niagara Falls, but also all of Niagara County and Western New York, while encouraging international tourism. On Sept. 9, the men in charge of the organizations signed a memorandum of understanding at NU's Niagara Global Tourism Institute in downtown Niagara Falls, signaling a new era of collaboration.
Catholic School Superintendents huddle up in Buffalo
Thu, Sep 8th 2016 02:00 pm
For the first time in memory, the New York State Council of Catholic School Superintendents has assembled in Buffalo for two days of meetings.
OLBS students get a lesson in Faithful Citizenship
Wed, Sep 7th 2016 11:00 am
They are years away from being eligible to vote, but on their first day of the school year, eighth graders at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School in Depew got a lesson on Faithful Citizenship.
Proud of our schools
Wed, Sep 7th 2016 08:00 am
As we open our schools in this, the 170th year of the existence of the Diocese of Buffalo, we can be proud of the state of our Catholic schools in 2016.
Students go upSTREAM at diocesan elementary schools
Tue, Sep 6th 2016 08:00 am
As Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it." The students and staff at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School in Depew and St. Amelia School in Tonawanda took that a step further by believing that if you can dream it, you can STREAM it.
Upon This Rock offers critical investment in Catholic schools
Mon, Sep 5th 2016 08:00 am
In his Feb. 13, 2014, address to the Congregation for Catholic Education in Vatican City, Pope Francis stated, "Catholic education is one of the most important challenges for the church, currently committed to new evangelization in a historical and cultural context that is undergoing constant transformation."
Voter registration drive begins with the new school year
Sun, Sep 4th 2016 08:00 am
On the first day of school, each Catholic elementary school student will go home with a blank registration form to encourage all those who are eligible, but are not registered to vote, to do so in time to vote in the fall elections.
WNYCatholic Weekly Podcast September 4
Sun, Sep 4th 2016 08:00 am
It's back to school on this week's podcast with Sister Carol Cimino, diocesan superintendent of schools.
Kenmore students spend summer with Sir Isaac Newton
Sat, Sep 3rd 2016 08:00 am
KENMORE — Last month, summer campers investigated Sir Isaac Newton's physics principles at St. John the Baptist School by participating in the school's weeklong STEM/STREAM camp, which incorporates key concepts of science, technology, engineering and math, as well as expanding the focus to include studies in religion and art.
Hilbert College names director of residence life & judicial affairs
Wed, Aug 31st 2016 09:45 am
After a national search, Jill Cole has been named director of Residence Life and Judicial Affairs at Hilbert College. Cole began her new role in July.
D'Youville security now pedaling across the campus
Wed, Aug 31st 2016 09:00 am
D'Youville College campus security officers are now pedaling across the West Side campus as part of the D'Youville Campus Security Operations' new bike patrol. The unit rolled out July 1.
Canisius offers theology institute for high schoolers
Wed, Aug 31st 2016 09:00 am
Local high school students had the chance to ask difficult questions about their faith and the moral dimensions relevant to the modern-day challenges they encounter, at Canisius College's inaugural Be the Light Youth Theology Institute.
Buff State Newman Center welcomes back former student, now priest
Wed, Aug 31st 2016 09:00 am
The Buffalo State College Newman Center will welcome back an alumnus for a special Mass as it kicks off its 79th year. Father Zachary Miller, a 2008 grad, will celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit, a tradition from medieval times at universities in Paris, Bologna and Salamanca to invoke the Spirit's gifts at the opening of the school year.
Villa junior wins first place at interior design competition
Tue, Aug 30th 2016 03:40 pm
Melanie Bruning, a junior interior design major at Villa Maria College, was awarded first place in the American Society of Interior Designers' 2016 Student Design Competition.
Cardinal O'Hara High School names new athletic director, assistant principal
Tue, Aug 30th 2016 12:00 pm
TONAWANDA — Cardinal O'Hara High School has named Brian Lamping, of the COHS class of 2001, as athletic director, and Jill Monaco as assistant principal. Both new appointees have had a long history in Catholic education and received high marks from their supervisor.
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School celebrates anniversary
Fri, Aug 26th 2016 03:00 pm
This year Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School commemorates the 70th anniversary of its founding as Bishop Timon High School. To kick off the 70th anniversary commemoration, there will be a "Timon Turns 70" at Buffalo Riverfest Park on Sept. 10, 2016, from 5-9 p.m. Erik Bohen is serving as Event Chairperson.
Annunciation to host 'Mommy and Me' open house
Thu, Aug 25th 2016 03:00 pm
The Annunciation Strong Start Early Learning Academy's "Mommy and Me" program will host an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at 7580 Clinton St., Elma. The program takes place in Annunciation's former school building.
Renovated dining facility at NU
Thu, Aug 25th 2016 02:05 pm
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University broke ground last month on an $8 million renovation and expansion of its dining facility located at Clet Hall.
STREAM initiative's Gear Up for Engineering is a huge success
Thu, Aug 25th 2016 02:00 pm
The goal of the "Gear Up" engineering component of the STREAM initiative is to allow students to explore the engineering design process as they tackle challenges directly related to the curriculum.
Teachers set a course for STREAM
Wed, Aug 24th 2016 02:00 pm
With two weeks to go before the start of the school year, more than 300 Catholic school teachers from the Diocese of Buffalo gathered on Wednesday at St. Joseph Collegiate Institute to get some hands on preparation for teaching various STREAM courses to students in the coming school year.
Niagara students offering helping hands to children in Haiti
Tue, Aug 23rd 2016 08:00 am
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY - Five Niagara University students are spending a portion of the summer in Haiti, deploying the knowledge they've ascertained during their collegiate studies to assist children in one of the world's most impoverished countries.
Christ the King Seminary to offer new course on Catholic Teachings
Fri, Aug 12th 2016 12:00 pm
EAST AURORA — Christ the King Seminary will offer a new course, Ministry Essentials: Introductions to Catholic Teachings, this fall. The course will offer foundational information on Catholic teachings, including essential themes, history and vocabulary for faith formation and other parish ministries. Dennis Mahaney, M.Div., director of evangelization and parish life for the diocese, will serve as the primary instructor for the class, along with seminary faculty and guest lecturers.
Cardinal O'Hara welcomes youth for summer camps
Thu, Aug 11th 2016 08:00 am
Last month, Cardinal O'Hara High School in Tonawanda welcomed fifth- through eighth-graders to its campus for its 2016 summer camps. Tailored toward specific interests, they included a summer enrichment camp for a variety of academic subjects, an acting and singing camp, and a creative writing camp, in addition to a lineup of three sports clinics for youth to engage in baseball, football and soccer.
Catholic Academy of West Buffalo paints for a brighter future
Sun, Aug 7th 2016 08:00 am
Catholic Academy of West Buffalo will receive 40 gallons of paint to refresh its learning environment. Catholic Academy was selected as the winner of a paint grant through Dibble True Value's partnership with True Value Foundation's "Painting a Brighter Future" program. The grant helps to renew an atmosphere that sets a positive tone for educators to teach and children to learn.
STREAM starts in pre-K at Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls
Sun, Jul 24th 2016 08:00 am
One of the goals at Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls is to lay the foundation of STREAM, starting in pre-K, and to prepare them with 21st century skills that will help them be successful in today's world.
Diocese, parishes warm up for summer faith formation
Fri, Jul 22nd 2016 12:00 pm
Over the summer, bonfires blaze, children are out of school and summer clothes make their return from the back of the closet. However, for parishes in the diocese, summer is also a prime opportunity for faith formation and ensuring parishes and their faith remain strong throughout warmer months of the year in Buffalo.
Niagara makes appointment to help service programs
Sun, Jul 17th 2016 08:00 am
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — A member of the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise has been assigned to Niagara University to extend her ministry and service to Niagara Falls and the campus community.
Trocaire College names dean of nursing
Sat, Jul 16th 2016 08:00 am
Dr. Catherine M. Griswold has been named dean of the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing at Trocaire College in Buffalo.
Christ the King Seminary appoints vice rector
Sun, Jul 10th 2016 08:00 am
EAST AURORA — Father Robert A. Wozniak has been appointed vice rector at Christ the King Seminary. The appointment follows the departure of Father Gregory Faulhaber, who is now pastor of Queen of Heaven Parish in West Seneca.
Fidelis Care awards grant for Catholic Charities program
Sat, Jul 9th 2016 08:00 am
This is the 12th consecutive year Fidelis Care has supported the Catholic Charities of Buffalo In-School Social Work Program, recently awarding Catholic Charities a $403,850 grant to continue its commitment to make a difference in the lives of youth, their families and educators.
SBU to host conference on women in the Franciscan tradition
Thu, Jul 7th 2016 10:00 am
The Franciscan Institute and the School of Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University is hosting a conference from July 12-15 on Women in the Franciscan Tradition on the St. Bonaventure campus, as well as a talk on new findings on St. Francis of Assisi.
Adult faith formation conference to be held in August
Mon, Jul 4th 2016 08:00 am
In August, the diocesan Department of Lifelong Faith Formation will welcome a well-known speaker on Catholic adult faith formation to Immaculate Conception Convent of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph in Hamburg. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, "Engaging Adults: Presented by Vibrant Faith" will include Leif Kehrwald of Vibrant Faith, a family faith development coordinator.
MSM valedictorian finds students to be only a pencil away from success
Thu, Jun 16th 2016 11:00 am
While tutoring in the inner city of Buffalo, Ting Gao discovered students can't learn without the proper tools. Rather than hold a simple collection, the Mount St. Mary Academy senior started a non-profit organization to fill the needs in the lives of the less fortunate.
Seminary lecture series centers on Year of Mercy
Tue, Jun 14th 2016 09:00 am
EAST AURORA — Christ the King Seminary announced its Summer 2016 Dinner Lecture Series, consisting of four programs centered around the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which will take place in June and July on the seminary's East Aurora campus.