Fri, Sep 18th 2020 03:00 pm
For Christopher Emminger, the road to priesthood wasn't as long and winding as it is for some people, but it did take him to new places. Before entering the seminary, the 31-year- old was content to stick around his Tonawanda home.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2020 12:00 pm
Deacon Denning Achidi has wanted to be a part of the long and rich history of the Catholic Church, ever since he realized the depth of the faith at age 12.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2020 03:00 pm
For John Davisson, the past few months of the pandemic in Washington gave him more time to return to a hobby that began during his childhood: making Lego designs.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2020 10:00 am
Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo hosted the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic of the Providence of St. Joseph, located in the Buffalo Diocese, for a Day of Recollection on Saturday, July 25.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2020 09:00 am
Every woman needs a good purse.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2020 11:00 am
When protests following the death of George Floyd turned violent Thursday night, a small Catholic parish in Minneapolis became a refuge for neighbors who didn't feel safe in their homes.
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Wed, May 27th 2020 09:35 am
Fr. Michael McGivney, an American priest soon to be beatified, died amid a 19th-century pandemic which may have been caused by a coronavirus.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2020 12:00 pm
Appeal Sunday, a decades-long Palm Sunday tradition, would have played out in parishes across the Diocese of Buffalo this weekend.
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Thu, Mar 26th 2020 03:00 pm
While the coronavirus pandemic is causing fear, it is also inspiring beautiful acts of kindness.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2020 10:00 am
As Catholic Charities of Buffalo responds to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis by following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and local health officials, some program changes and closings are in place and other reminders are being shared
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Tue, Jan 28th 2020 10:25 am
A couple hundred residents of LeRoy braved the elements to show their support of unborn human life on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Tue, Jan 14th 2020 04:00 pm
Catholic Charities announced the launch of Appeal 2020 with a goal of $10 million on Jan. 14. Using the theme "Think of Me," Catholic Charities hopes people think of their neighbors when donating.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2019 03:20 pm
From early on in her life, Sister Mary Anne Weldon, RSM, has wanted to help people.
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Wed, Oct 30th 2019 03:10 pm
We are the Henninger family: Tom, Annette and Adam.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2019 12:00 pm
Canisius College will welcome Fordham University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, SJ, to campus on November 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2019 02:00 pm
A National Youth Ministry Summit was held at the Franciscan University of Steubenville on July 31-Aug. 2.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2019 12:30 pm
"Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
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Fri, Sep 27th 2019 10:00 am
Area judges, lawyers and public officials of all faiths came to St. Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 24 to participate in the annual Red Mass sponsored by the St. Thomas More Guild.
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Wed, Sep 25th 2019 03:45 pm
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Tue, Sep 17th 2019 12:30 pm
On Sunday, Sept. 22, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston
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Mon, Sep 16th 2019 02:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has partnered with Immaculate Conception Parish in Ransomville to offer a free
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Fri, Sep 13th 2019 03:00 pm
Over 300 runners and walkers took part in the Mercy Hospital Foundation's seventh annual Scrub Run 5K Race through Cazenovia Park on Sept. 11.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2019 03:00 pm
The three most important aspects of a vital church faith community are hospitality, preaching and music.
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Tue, Aug 27th 2019 02:00 pm
Father Walter Szczesny and Theresa Kazmierczak to be honored at dinner.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2019 11:00 am
The Muppets taught us that it's not easy being green. It's even harder to be a sick kid, stuck in a hospital room.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2019 02:05 pm
Gathered around a small table in the lyceum of the former St. Gerard School, eight alumni reminisce about their time at their alma mater - the sock hops, the doughnut kitchen, working as pinsetters for the bowling alley.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2019 11:55 am
Expectant and young families are invited to five Healthy Baby Festivals planned for three counties during July and August by Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program.
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Wed, Jul 3rd 2019 12:00 pm
Going to church may be difficult for persons with autism and their families. The sounds, lighting, crowds and expectations socially are overwhelming without support.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2019 10:25 am
Michael Cygan is running for life. Not his own, but for the lives of the unborn children and their mothers facing difficult pregnancies.
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Mon, Jul 1st 2019 11:00 am
Christ the King Seminary has announced its Summer 2019 Dinner Lecture Series to be held on the East Aurora campus.
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Tue, Jun 25th 2019 09:00 am
In a meeting with members of the Federation of European Food Banks Saturday, Pope Francis warned against food waste, which he said shows a lack of concern for others.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2019 11:00 am
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — In 2008, Father Francis "Butch" Mazur closed and locked the doors of St. Gerard Church in Buffalo, where he served as pastor.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2019 12:00 pm
Dennis C. Walczyk, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, and Mary Elizabeth Hurson, vice president of Family Stabilization Services of Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens, were honored by the New York State Council of Catholic Charities Directors at a reception in Albany recently.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2019 10:00 am
The Knights of Columbus came two steps closer to their nationwide goal of placing 1,000 ultrasound machines into pro-life pregnancy centers, hospitals and clinics, when they presented the diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities with a check to purchase a pair of handheld units.
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Fri, May 31st 2019 01:05 pm
Pope Francis met with a group of high school students this weekend, encouraging them to monitor their cell phone use, so as not to create obstacles to a culture of encounter.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 12:00 pm
The 16th annual Rev. Merrick Bednar Memorial Golf Tournament to support Christ the King Seminary is moving from May to June and is also switching to a new venue. The 2019 event will be held on Monday, June 17, at Brookfield Country Club in Clarence.
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Fri, May 24th 2019 11:00 am
Fifty years is a nice round number for a priestly career.
Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard, will celebrate his golden anniversary in the priesthood on May 12, and begin easing into retirement.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 04:00 pm
A bush fire hit South Sudan on May 7, killing 33 and leaving over 60 critically ill from burns.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 10:00 am
Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Caravaggio have blessed mankind with stunning works of art. They gave themselves ample space to create. For Michelangelo, it was the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. For Rembrandt and Caravaggio, often it was large canvases.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 11:20 am
Kids need grandparents. Retirees need something to do with their days. And to be honest, teachers could use a little help in the classroom. Catholic Charities addresses all these needs with their Foster Grandparent program.
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