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New administrators signal positive changes for parishes
Thu, Oct 1st 2015 09:00 am
Most people believe that change is good - for someone else. This might be especially true of people in institutions with a reputation for stability. Interesting that the Catholic Church has always changed in response to signs of the times. But significant changes may be felt as a breakdown, before appreciating the breakthrough.
Pope to priests, religious: It's your job to inspire vocations
Sat, Sep 26th 2015 12:00 pm
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (CNA/EWTN News) - The Church today is called to foster among young people a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for the Gospel mission, Pope Francis said on Saturday to group of priests and religious gathered in Philadelphia's cathedral.
Let poverty be your mother, Pope Francis tells religious in Cuba
Tue, Sep 22nd 2015 12:00 pm
HAVANA, CUBA (CNA/EWTN News) - Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the heart about the importance of spiritual poverty, the danger of worldly wealth, and the universal need for mercy. He made his impromptu remarks to Cuban priests, consecrated religious and seminarians at Havana's cathedral.
See four men move closer to priesthood
Mon, Sep 21st 2015 01:00 pm
A native of Nigeria and a father of two are among the four men who were ordained transitional deacons on Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo. Through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Richard J. Malone will ordain Venatius Ifeyichukwu Agbasiere, Michael K. Brown, Samuel T. Giangreco Jr. and Michael LaMarca at a special 10 a.m. Mass as the seminarians move one step closer to becoming priests.
Diocese announces new clergy appointments
Fri, Sep 18th 2015 08:00 am
Among the recent clergy assignments announced by Bishop Richard J. Malone are six priests who were given additional terms as pastor at the parishes they have been serving.
Seminarians to witness papal Mass
Thu, Sep 17th 2015 09:00 am
As part of the World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis will make a whirlwind visit to three U.S. cities this month. During the week of Sept. 22-27 the pope will visit Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia.
Bishop Malone to ordain four transitional deacons
Tue, Sep 15th 2015 09:00 am
A native of Nigeria and a father of two are among the four men who will be ordained transitional deacons on Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo. Through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Richard J. Malone will ordain Venatius Ifeyichukwu Agbasiere, Michael K. Brown, Samuel T. Giangreco Jr. and Michael LaMarca at a special 10 a.m. Mass as the seminarians move one step closer to becoming priests.
New Brothers of Mercy apartments nearing completion
Fri, Aug 28th 2015 08:00 am
This fall, a new and luxurious independent living faculty, owned and operated by the Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, will be available for seniors as an alternative to home ownership. Montabaur Heights, the brothers' newest apartment complex, is nearing completion, with plans to open in November.
Women religious wake up the world at Gerard Place
Thu, Aug 27th 2015 11:00 am
A group of dreamers, women religious from various congregations in Western New York, had a vision of helping those in need.
Permanent Deacon brings special ministry to people in hospital
Fri, Aug 21st 2015 08:00 am
For many priests and permanent deacons, hospital ministry is an important part of their ministry to their community. It is true for Deacon Charles D. Esposito, who was ordained June 2014. While serving parishioners at SS. Peter & Paul Parish in Williamsville, he also ministers to patients and their families at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville.
New vocation director helps those discerning call to priesthood
Mon, Aug 17th 2015 08:50 am
Father Andrew Lauricella has been named the new director of Vocations of the Diocese of Buffalo. He spoke about his newest assignment, as well as what it will be like to fill the shoes of Father Walter Szczesny, who held the position for nine years.
New religious order priests assigned to diocese
Wed, Aug 12th 2015 09:20 am
Bishop Richard J. Malone announced the following appointments regarding religious order priests.
Priest from Nigeria now serves Cheektowaga parishioners
Fri, Aug 7th 2015 08:00 am
Different circumstances lead priests to their vocation. Father Mark Itua, temporary parochial vicar at Queen of Martyrs Parish in Cheektowaga, came to the Diocese of Buffalo about seven months ago based on a friend's recommendation, which is not unusual. Unlike most other priests in the area, he was born and raised in Nigeria and came to the United States as an adult after being ordained.
A victim of a con, Buffalo priest turns betrayal into ministry
Thu, Aug 6th 2015 09:00 am
When a trusted friend conned Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti out of his life savings, the elderly priest decided to turn his pain into a lesson on caution and forgiveness.
Seminarian experiences Auschwitz-Birkenau camp
Tue, Aug 4th 2015 03:00 pm
Countless articles have been written about Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps and the countless social justice connections the Holocaust has to our society in the 21st century.
Chaplain injects a little of everything into latest book
Thu, Jul 23rd 2015 08:40 am
Father Richard "Duke" Zajac has authored another volume of his "Life Injections" series. Like the first three, "Life Injections IV" collects sermons that Father Zajac has preached through his 39 years in the priesthood.
Trip to Brazil inspires Sister Helen's food pantry
Mon, Jul 20th 2015 02:00 pm
It was seeing people dying of starvation in garbage pails during a trip to São Paulo, Brazil that put a face on hunger for Sister Helen Buscarino. "It broke my heart to see the extreme poverty," she says.
Father Stachowiak reappointed to Resurrection in new assignments
Thu, Jul 16th 2015 08:00 am
The Diocese of Buffalo announced a new round of clergy assignments, including two reappointments.
Disappointment follows ruling against Little Sisters in mandate case
Wed, Jul 15th 2015 03:05 pm
DENVER, COLO. (CNA/EWTN News) - The Little Sisters of the Poor have reiterated their commitment to following their conscience as they care for the poor and dying, following a federal appeals court ruling that they must obey the federal contraception mandate.
The men ordained by Bishop Malone
Tue, Jul 14th 2015 08:00 am
Since his installation to Buffalo in August 2012, Bishop Richard J. Malone has ordained a half-dozen men to the priesthood. See where they are now in our new photo gallery.
Buffalo priest witnesses beatification of Archbishop Romero
Fri, Jul 10th 2015 01:00 pm
Msgr. David M. Gallivan, retired priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, traveled to El Salvador at the end of May to witness the beatification of the martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero.
Raised near birthplace of St. John Paul II, Polish priest brings ministry to Buffalo
Thu, Jul 9th 2015 11:00 am
From his earliest days, Father Dawid Krzeszowski had much in common with one of the newest saints of the Catholic Church. Now parochial vicar of St. John the Baptist in Kenmore, Father Krzeszowski was born in Poland near the birthplace of St. John Paul II. Today, he continues to share his faith and his heritage with many American parishioners.
Bishop appoints new Vocations director
Fri, Jul 3rd 2015 06:00 am
Bishop Richard J. Malone announced the following clergy assignments.
These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador
Wed, Jul 1st 2015 01:00 pm
QUITO, ECUADOR (CNA/EWTN News) - Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical cloths and the vestments for Pope Francis' July 6-7 visit to the country.
Polish priest looks forward to serving in diocese
Thu, Jun 25th 2015 06:00 am
Many Western New Yorkers remeber November 2014 because of the several feet of snow that blocked doorways and stranded motorists. For Father Marcin Porada, parochial vicar at St. John Gualbert Parish in Cheektowaga, that November was a time of new beginnings as he came to the United States from Poland.
Diocese announces new clergy assignments
Wed, Jun 17th 2015 02:15 pm
Bishop Richard J. Malone has announced new assignments for several clergy members including the newly ordained permanent deacons and priests.
Deacon Santos ministers to refugees, Hispanic population of diocese
Tue, Jun 16th 2015 12:00 pm
For permanent deacons of the diocese, ministry can take on many diverse forms. The ministry of Deacon Miguel Santos has involved working with the diocesan Office of Cultural Diversity to help immigrants, particularly refugees on Buffalo's West Side, adapt to new life in the United States. He assists a wide variety of people as part of his diaconate service.
See the celebration of ordination
Tue, Jun 9th 2015 09:00 am
The ordination of a priest is one of the most joyful times of a Catholic community, and this year, Buffalo saw three men join the clergy on June 6. Relive the ordination Mass with our exclusive photo gallery.
Hundreds welcome three new priests to the diocese
Sat, Jun 6th 2015 10:00 pm
Three men entered a special brotherhood Saturday morning, as Bishop Richard J. Malone ordained Father Lukasz Kopala, Father Thomas Michael Mahoney and Father Daniel Ehijiator Ogbeifun into the priesthood during a Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo.
Buffalo people boost the spirit of soon-to-be ordained priest
Fri, Jun 5th 2015 09:00 am
Deacon Daniel Ogbeifun has never doubted his vocation. Now, just before being ordained to the priesthood, he is more excited than ever to begin his life as a priest.
Deacon Mahoney optimistic about new life as priest
Fri, Jun 5th 2015 08:00 am
For Transitional Deacon Thomas Mahoney, the road to priestly ordination has been an unusual one. The Depew native and Niagara University graduate transitioned from a career as an accountant to begin attending classes at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora. Bishop Richard J. Malone will ordain him to the priesthood on June 6 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo.
Polish-born deacon to be ordained to priesthood
Thu, Jun 4th 2015 01:00 pm
The road to the priesthood took Transitional Deacon Lukasz Kopala from Poland to the United States four years ago. Deacon Kopala, who spent his pastoral year at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Niagara Falls, will be ordained by Bishop Richard J. Malone at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo on June 6.
Bishop Malone to ordain three priests Saturday
Tue, Jun 2nd 2015 12:00 pm
Three transitional deacons will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 6, by Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo. The Mass will take place at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St. in downtown Buffalo, at 10 a.m.
CCC chairwoman uses power of communication to help others
Fri, May 29th 2015 12:00 pm
As a former teacher, Sister M. Johnice Rzadkiewicz, CSSF, knows the power of words.
Diocese welcomes three new deacons
Sun, May 24th 2015 12:00 pm
The Diocese of Buffalo welcomed three new permanent deacons on May 23, when Bishop Richard J. Malone ordained David C. Armstrong, Peter J. Donnelly and John A. Owczarczak at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo
Engineer finally answers lifelong call to ordained life
Fri, May 22nd 2015 08:00 am
On May 23, John A. Owczarczak will answer a call he first received 50 years ago. His love and work for the Church will become official when he is ordained a permanent deacon.
For Donnelly, road to diaconate was a journey of faith
Fri, May 22nd 2015 08:00 am
When Peter Donnelly turns 48 later this month, his birthday celebration will include one of the most unique gifts he's ever received in his life, and it's a spiritual one.
Retired teacher to be ordained a permanent deacon
Fri, May 22nd 2015 08:00 am
David C. Armstrong's ordination to the Permanent Diaconate will allow him to continue serving God's people after already having done this most of his entire life as a teacher.
Bishop Malone to ordain three deacons on Saturday
Tue, May 19th 2015 11:00 am
Three men, with eight children among them, will be ordained at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Through the imposition of hands by Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, these men will become permanent deacons, joining more than 130 other deacons in the diocese.
Monday News Roundup: Bishops against death penalty, the humanity in superheroes and more
Mon, May 18th 2015 10:00 am
Care for the dying, advocates against the death penalty, an encounter with Pope Francis and the superhero in all of us. Here's our weekly roundup of interesting Catholic links from around the web to get you started for the week.