"Consider this ... First Holy Communion"
5/17/2013 10:24:44 AM by Daybreak TV Productions

First Holy Communion

 

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"Consider this ... We have work to do"
5/10/2013 8:00:00 AM by Daybreak TV Productions

We have work to do

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Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb
5/3/2013 2:51:49 PM by Office of Communications

 
 
Bishop Richard J. Malone, will be the main celebrant and homilist at a Mass on Sunday, May 5, which will include the Diocese of Buffalo’s first Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb.   The Mass will be at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, at 10:30 a.m. 

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Thousands attend 'Invest in Education' rally at First Niagara Center
4/12/2013 1:45:00 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Students from Holy Angels Academy cheer Bishop Richard J. Malone as they attend the Invest in Education rally at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo in support of the Education Investment Tax Credit. 

(Patrick McPartland/Staff Photographer)

More than 10,000 people, mostly Catholic school students, attended an “Invest in Education” rally at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo Wednesday morning to support legislation that would provide tax credits for school expenses and donations.

The legislation, which is known as the Education Investment Tax Credit Bill, would allow individuals and businesses to earn tax credits by donating to public and private schools, as well as scholarship funds. If passed, the bill would benefit organizations like the BISON Fund, which provides needy students with scholarships to attend private schools. It would also provide tax benefits to teachers who spend their own money on classroom supplies.

Supporters of the bill believe it benefits both public and private schools. The bill has passed the state senate in the past, but has yet to be approved by the assembly.

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Pope Francis
3/13/2013 3:36:15 PM by Office of Communications

Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, released the following statement on the election of Pope Francis:

It is with profound gratitude to God that I welcome the election of Pope Francis.

This is a moment of tremendous grace, demonstrating our most important Catholic conviction, that he is a man selected through the intercession of the Holy Spirit to shepherd the Church for years to come.  As the first Holy Father from the Americas, I was impressed with Pope Francis’ humility and spontaneity as he began his first blessing to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, by asking everyone to pause in silent prayer, to pray for him and bless him.  That was a powerful moment.

I ask the faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo to join me united in prayer as the papacy of Francis begins.  May God bless and guide this humble servant as he leads the Universal Catholic Church.

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Diocese of Buffalo, Say Yes Buffalo, announce collaboration
3/8/2013 4:11:54 PM by Office of Communications

Say Yes Buffalo and the Diocese of Buffalo Department of Catholic Schools announced today that they are collaborating to learn from each other’s experiences with the goal to strengthen student support services and professional development for educators and administrators across the city’s Catholic and public schools.

“Say Yes and the Diocese of Buffalo have the same objective,” said Carol Kostyniak, Secretary for Catholic Education for the diocese. “We want to give all students every opportunity to be the very best they can be as they pursue their educations.”

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Pope Benedict stuns world, announces resignation
2/11/2013 6:53:56 AM by Office of Communications

Pope Benedict XVI announced on Feb. 11, 2013, that he will resign, effective Feb. 28, 2013.  At Vatican City, he told a gathering of cardinals, "After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths due to an advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry.  I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only by words and deeds but no less with prayer and suffering."

Bishop Richard J. Malone issued a statement, saying, "When I met with the pope in November 2011 at the Vatican, he did seem rather frail. I wish to express my gratitude for his faithful ministry as Successor of St. Peter, his life of scholarship and his faithful leadership of the Catholic Church. One hallmarks of Pope Benedict XVI is his humility and pastoral concern in putting the good of the Church first in his discernment. I cherish the pectoral cross he gave to me and other bishops who met with him during our Ad Limina visit."

This will be the first papal resignation in almost 600 years. Gregory XII resigned in 1415, forced by the Council of Constance to end the Great Schism. St. Celestine V in resigned in 1294, the last pope before Benedict XVI to voluntarily resign.

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Bishop Malone to distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday
2/6/2013 4:36:34 PM by Office of Communications

Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, will distribute ashes at the 12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday.

Church guidelines for Lent include, for all Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday, abstaining totally from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent including Good Friday. Catholics who are between their 18th and 59th birthdays are also bound to observe the Law of Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day.

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A time to heal, help and hope
1/30/2013 4:20:09 PM by Daybreak TV Productions

Catholic Charities teamed up with Daybreak TV Productions of the Diocese of Buffalo to produce the 2013 video "A time to heal, help and hope."
The 10-minute video tells three stories of people helped by Catholic Charities programs.

The team from Catholic Charities, including Diocesan Director Sister Mary McCarrick, Director of Communication/PR Rose Caldwell and Stephanie Hamm, communications/PR specialist, worked with Daybreak Producer Bob Karaszewski, Camera/Lighting Director John Epolito and Technical Engineer Peter Herrmann to produce the video. 

 

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Bishop Malone appoints new superintendent of Catholic Schools
1/26/2013 9:45:00 AM by Office of Communications

Sister Carol Cimino, SSJ, Ed.D., assumes role on June 1

Bishop Richard J. Malone has appointed a new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Buffalo. Sister Carol Cimino, SSJ, Ed.D., a national consultant, college professor and author, will be introduced on Jan. 31 at the “Making a Difference Dinner - A Celebration of Catholic Schools,” which will be held at the Buffalo/Niagara Convention Center.

“This is a wonderful way to begin Catholic Schools Week,” Bishop Malone said. “Sister Carol’s credentials are impeccable. She brings to our Catholic schools a breadth of experience that will play an important role as we continue to focus on the faith formation and high academic achievement of our students. She has a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic schools, and knows and understands the importance of Catholic identity.”

A native of Rochester, Sister Carol has presented workshops across the country on marketing, school board and council development and strategic planning. Her book, Ensuring a Future Full of Hope, has been used by parent groups and boards to assist in recruitment efforts.

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