News Categories

Catholic Life

Article Title: 

Viewing articles 401 to 440 of 473 total.
<< Prev<<
123456789101112 
Next >>
Pope Francis to parents: Do you believe in the beauty of love?
Mon, Jun 15th 2015 02:00 pm
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) - In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked parents if they believed in the beauty of the love God gives to a man and a woman, and told them to make sure their children see this love in little signs of affection.
97-year-old experiences changes in the Church
Mon, Jun 15th 2015 09:45 am
There is far more history in Buffalo than what people can find in books or on the Internet. Velma Holt knows a dark time that most annals would gloss over in favor of a more presentable past.
Bowling with Bishops - and other things to expect at the World Meeting of Families
Fri, Jun 12th 2015 12:00 pm
ST. LOUIS (CNA/EWTN News) - Bring your mitre and your bowling ball if you plan on coming to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families this fall, Archbishop Charles Chaput told 250 of his brother bishops June 10 at their General Assembly in St. Louis.
How to get millennials to marry? Start by sharing your story
Wed, Jun 10th 2015 02:00 pm
WASHINGTON, DC (CNA/EWTN News) - While it may be the middle of "wedding season," the warm months between spring and fall when many couples choose to tie the knot, many young people today are avoiding - or at the very least delaying - saying "I do" themselves.
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.
Program helps priests stay safe on the road
Mon, May 25th 2015 08:00 am
In order to keep the growing diocesan population of retired priests safe and ensure the safety of all who use Western New York's streets and expressways, the diocese has teamed with the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo to make sure priests, ages 80 and older, stay safe on the road.
Could Mother Teresa be canonized during the Holy Year for Mercy?
Wed, May 20th 2015 01:00 pm
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) - Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi has said that Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta could be canonized during the upcoming Jubilee for Mercy, although he clarified that no concrete plans have been made.
LeRoy resident visits every church in the diocese
Tue, May 19th 2015 01:00 pm
For most practicing Catholics in Western New York, going to Mass involves a short walk to the church on their corner, or a brief drive to a neighboring town or city. For Daniel Gangi, a parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in LeRoy and a grand knight of the Knights of Columbus' Edward Powers Council in LeRoy, going to church involved attending Mass in every church in the eight-county Diocese of Buffalo.
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.
Diocese to host media conference in June
Fri, May 15th 2015 02:15 pm
Buffalo will greet journalists and editors from across the country as host of the 2015 Catholic Media Conference this June.
New study examines America's changing religious landscape
Wed, May 13th 2015 10:00 am
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Christian share of the U.S. population is declining, while the number of U.S. adults who do not identify with any organized religion is growing, according to an extensive new survey by the Pew Research Center. Moreover, these changes are taking place across the religious landscape, affecting all regions of the country and many demographic groups. While the drop in Christian affiliation is particularly pronounced among young adults, it is occurring among Americans of all ages. The same trends are seen among whites, blacks and Latinos; among both college graduates and adults with only a high school education; and among women as well as men.
Monday News Roundup: Relics of Romero, sharing the faith and more
Mon, May 11th 2015 09:00 am
Catching up on all the news from the weekend? We've rounded up a couple of interesting Catholic stories and columns for you.
Monday Morning Roundup: Junipero Serra, the Avengers and outdoor faith
Mon, May 4th 2015 09:20 am
Welcome to our new feature, Monday Morning Roundup, where we note a couple of interesting Catholic stories from the weekend to get you tuned up for the week.
Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?
Thu, Apr 30th 2015 01:20 pm
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) - With the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure - so Pope Francis says it's time for Christians to restore faith in the family.
Diocesan leaders look forward to hosting national conference
Thu, Apr 30th 2015 10:00 am
Catechetical experts from across the U.S. will visit the Diocese of Buffalo from May 18 to 21 as part of the 79th annual National Conference for Catechetical Leadership which will take place at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
Baltimore archbishop: With God, a broken city can heal
Wed, Apr 29th 2015 12:00 pm
BALTIMORE (CNA/EWTN News) - After both peaceful protests and violent riots following the death of an African American man in the custody of the Baltimore police, the local archbishop appealed to prayer and truth as means of healing and restoring human dignity.
Scholars: No legal right to 'gay marriage' in Constitution
Tue, Apr 28th 2015 12:00 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNA/EWTN News) - There is no legal right to "gay marriage" in the Constitution, legal experts asserted, and the Supreme Court should not bypass the democratic process and redefine marriage for all 50 states.
Pilgrimage planned to Divine Mercy Shrine
Tue, Apr 28th 2015 08:00 am
The Society of Our Lady of Divine Mercy is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Mass., for St. Faustina Day on Oct. 4-6. The price of the trip will be covered with donations and fundraisers.
Congrega Mass honors Blessed Mother
Wed, Apr 22nd 2015 02:00 pm
The next biannual Mass and breakfast of the Congrega Society of Buffalo will take place at St. Lawrence Parish in Buffalo on Sunday, April 25, at 9 a.m.
20 years after bombing, Oklahoma City archbishop calls for mercy to temper justice
Tue, Apr 21st 2015 12:00 pm
Oklahoma City, Okla. (CNA) - As the Oklahoma City community continues to heal two decades after the horrific bombing that claimed the lives of 168 people, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said he hopes people find mercy as well as justice in response to unspeakable acts of violence.
Priest who died on Titanic could be on path to sainthood
Wed, Apr 15th 2015 01:00 pm
London, England (CNA/EWTN News) - When the Titanic began to sink on April 15, 1912, Father Thomas Byles had two opportunities to board a lifeboat.
Scripture Study examines journey of African-American Catholics
Wed, Apr 15th 2015 09:00 am
During this past Lenten season members of the diocesan African-American Commission studied the history of the African-American population in the Diocese of Buffalo. Their reflections composed an African-American Scripture Study based on local history.
Ladies of Charity's event to support ministries
Wed, Mar 18th 2015 08:00 am
The Ladies of Charity will hold their 21st annual Bellringer Silent Auction and Luncheon on Saturday, March 21, at Kotecki's Grandview Grove, 4685 Seneca Street, West Seneca. The event is in support of the Ladies of Charity and its ministries.
Legion of Mary to hold gathering
Tue, Mar 17th 2015 04:00 pm
The Legion of Mary will participate in the annual "Acies" at St. John the Baptist Church at 2021 Sandridge Road in Alden on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m.
Men's Conference is an 'igniter'
Mon, Mar 16th 2015 02:00 pm
Judas Iscariot, the most hated man in history, will speak at the 13th annual Men's Conference on March 21. The conference will also welcome musician Deacon Allen Tatara and wild man Mark Houck.
Bishop Malone, Vatican seek opinions on today's family
Fri, Mar 13th 2015 09:15 am
In preparation for the October 2015 XIV Ordinary General Assembly at the Vatican, Bishop Richard J. Malone is asking Catholic priests and their parishioners to discuss and reflect upon the role and place of the family in the world today.
Vocations: God's plan is energizing and inspiring
Sat, Feb 28th 2015 08:05 am
My story begins with my loving family. I was born to Luke and Pamela Uebler in July of 1990. I also have a younger brother Kyle and a younger sister Sara, whom I admire and enjoy spending time with. Father Michael Uebler, my uncle, baptized me, and I like to tell him that, so far, it's working.
Families play important role in vocation
Thu, Feb 26th 2015 08:00 am
The Program of Priestly Formation lists those responsible for the discovery and promotion of a religious vocation. It comments the bishop, the presbyterate, the vocation director, the seminary and seminarians as all having vital roles in caring "for the birth, discernment and fostering of vocations, particularly to the priesthood."
Diocese to host national catechetical conference in May
Mon, Feb 16th 2015 08:00 am
The Diocese of Buffalo will host catechetical leaders from throughout the United States in May. The 79th annual National Conference for Catechetical Leadership conference and exposition will take place at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo from May 18 to May 21, with pre-conference events May 17.
St. Apollonia Guild provides ministry with dental services
Thu, Feb 5th 2015 08:00 am
The Catholic faith has a wonderful tradition of memorable saints. There are patron saints of nearly every profession.
'Are we there yet?' homilist asks at MLK Mass
Mon, Jan 19th 2015 08:00 am
How far has society come to ending racism 50 years after the Civil Rights marches from Selma to Montgomery Ala.? That question was posed to the congregation gathered at Blessed Trinity Parish for a special Martin Luther King Mass on Jan. 18.
No place like home for faith formation
Tue, Dec 23rd 2014 10:20 am
What draws teenagers into a life of faithful church worship? The answers might surprise you.
Gallery of Catholic parishes and schools hit by snow storm
Mon, Nov 24th 2014 03:00 pm
WNY Catholic Photographer Patrick McPartland ventured out to visit diocesan parishes and schools hit by the storm in an exclusive Facebook photo gallery.
Local missionaries to help children in Ghana
Mon, Nov 17th 2014 02:00 pm
The sister of a diocesan priest and an incoming college student will travel to West Africa in November to assist the Marian Sisters of Eucharistic Love to serve children at an orphanage in Ghana. Under the careful guidance of Sister Stan Terese Mario Mumuni, MASEL, a native of Africa who has been a missionary for over 16 years, they will help children who would not otherwise have had a chance at life.
Catechetical convocation promotes welcoming back Catholics
Fri, Nov 14th 2014 02:00 pm
The ninth annual diocesan catechetical convocation offered presentations on forgiveness, how to deal with loved ones who leave the Church, and parish plans for evangelization. The convocation, which also emphasized the "Catholics Come Home" program, took place at Lucarelli's Banquet Center in Lackawanna on Nov. 4.
Survey shows what concerns today's Catholics
Fri, Nov 14th 2014 02:00 pm
During the 2014 General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the results of a 3 1/2 - year-study on what concerned Catholics were presented. The survey, which showed that Catholics want to know the "whys" of their faith and worry about the church walking a fine line between politics and advocacy, included responses from lay leaders, parish priests, and "engaged parishioners."
Bishop's Committee continues generations-long program for families
Thu, Nov 6th 2014 03:00 pm
This year, the Bishop's Committee for Christian Home & Family will celebrate 75 years of helping parents raise Christian children. The program, which has evolved over the past three quarters of a decade, assists parents in the religious and moral training of their pre-school children by offering free educational materials to baptized children.
2014 election calls Catholics to Faithful Citizenship
Mon, Nov 3rd 2014 03:45 pm
While many of us may be tired of the campaign flyers filling our mailboxes and political ads dominating our favorite television shows, the fact remains that Election Day provides an opportunity to American citizens over the age of 18 to make their voice heard.
World Mission Sunday makes a difference
Fri, Oct 17th 2014 02:00 pm
This weekend is World Mission Sunday, and diocesan parishes will hold a special collection to help support the missionary service of the Church.
Red Mass: A call to justice
Thu, Oct 2nd 2014 01:00 pm
Around 500 members of the legal community gathered for a special Red Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral on Oct. 1. The St. Thomas More Guild, an organization for Catholic lawyers in the Diocese of Buffalo, sponsored the annual Mass for lawyers, judges and public officials.