Jan31 Mount Mercy, Timon students scrub up for health care experience
4 days ago by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Mount Mercy Academy and Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School in South Buffalo have teamed up with nearby Mercy Hospital to offer students a head start in the medical field. Through internships and one-on-one interactions with hospital personnel, students can learn about everything from emergency care to marketing. MMA administration is calling it a vivid learning experience. read more...

Jan30 Jamestown Catholic school focuses on science curriculum
1/30/2012 9:56:24 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The Catholic Academy of the Holy Family in Jamestown is trying to boost its educational program by creating a new focus on science throughout its classrooms. The new program even emphasizes science outside the lab room. read more...

Jan27 Fordham president makes case for future of Catholic schools
1/27/2012 2:45:47 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The president of New York City’s Fordham University outlined a vision for Buffalo’s Catholic schools Thursday night, as hundreds packed the grand ballroom at the Adam’s Mark Hotel for the annual “Making a Difference: A Celebration of Catholic Schools” dinner.

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Jan26 Concert to raise funds for renovation of O'Hara's 'jewel'
1/26/2012 9:00:00 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

For the past eight years, Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda has been conducting extensive renovation projects. The latest installment is the revitalization of the school’s performing arts center. On Friday, Feb. 10, the school will hold a benefit concert to raise money for the renovations. read more...

Jan24 St. Francis High reopens doors of residence for international students
1/24/2012 9:00:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

St. Francis High School in Athol Springs is returning to its roots as a boarding school by opening the third floor of Justin Hall to international students. The 12-room dormitory, open since September, currently houses 20 students, with room for six more. read more...

Jan20 Annual dinner honors those 'making a difference' at Catholic schools
1/20/2012 9:21:44 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

Those who attended a Catholic school know the education they received is a special one. Each year, those who have dedicated themselves to ensuring the continued quality and success of Catholic education in the Diocese of Buffalo are honored at the Making a Difference Dinner. This will be the 12th year of the annual event, which will be held on Jan. 26 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo.

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Jan13 Two schools to start character development program
1/13/2012 9:26:51 AM by KEVIN A. KEENAN

Mention the name Dale Carnegie and most people will immediately think of the phrase, “How to win friends and influence people.” For 100 years, the program has focused on self-improvement for people working in business, but in recent years, Dale Carnegie Training has successfully worked with high school students.

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Jan11 Sister Edmunette is force behind Hilbert College for 50 years
1/11/2012 1:00:00 PM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

When Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, talks about herself, she likes to keep the focus on Hilbert College and its students. Yet it is impossible to talk about the Hamburg-based school without her name coming into the conversation. The Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph and former Hilbert president celebrates her 50-year anniversary at Hilbert in January, and she is as involved as ever in the life of the college. read more...

Dec12 Diocesan superintendent honored with state award
12/12/2011 8:53:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Dr. Rosemary Henry, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Buffalo, was the recipient of the 2011 Lighting the Fire for Catholic Education Award at the annual gathering for New York state Catholic administrators which took place in November in Albany.

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Dec6 Education leaders get lesson on marketing their schools
12/6/2011 8:59:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Education leaders of the Diocese of Buffalo gathered at the Catholic Center Nov. 19 to learn how best to market their schools in the dire economic realities of 2011. Principals, board and council members, advancement directors and home school associate presidents learned from marketing and advancement experts the importance of alumni relations, signage and the concerns of parents. read more...