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When they opened their doors to two young strangers in the winter of 1987, Father A. Joseph Bissonette and Msgr. David P. Herlihy could never have known that their lives were about to end. They were simply doing what they had done for the entirety of their ministries as they carried out the teaching and love of Jesus. 

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New issue of the WNY Catholic available online
2 days ago by MARK CIEMCIOCH

The February 2012 issue of the Western New York Catholic is now available to view online.  The new issue contains stories about the Church's battle for religious liberty (including the recent contraception mandate), a shrine named in honor of Blessed John Paul II, the recent March for Life event and the annual Vocations supplement.

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A permanent deacon's wife has special graces
3 days ago by DEACON LARRY ESCHBACH

A married deacon cannot fully function within his ordained ministry unless his wife is truly one with him by supporting him in formation before ordination and after ordination in his ministry of altar, word and charity. So intimate is their relationship and unity in the sacrament of marriage, that the Church requires the wife’s consent before her husband can be ordained a deacon.

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Bishop Kmiec comments on contraception mandate
3 days ago by BISHOP EDWARD U. KMIEC

I write to you concerning an alarming and serious matter that negatively impacts the Church in the United States directly, and that strikes at the fundamental right to religious liberty for all citizens of any faith. The federal government, which claims to be “of, by, and for the people,” has just dealt a heavy blow to almost a quarter of those people—the Catholic population—and to the millions more who are served by the Catholic faithful.

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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...
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...
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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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...
Life Issues Forum: There oughta be a law for conscience rights
1/25/2012 9:07:17 AM by RICHARD DOERFLINGER

I used to think we were a nation committed to freedom of conscience.  Heck, I used to think we had a body of law effectively defending that freedom.  After the events of the past few months, I’m not so sure.

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Speaker sees positive signs of change for Pro-Life Movement
1/24/2012 2:54:35 PM by PATRICK J. BUECHI
Troubled times create strong people. The same can be true for a society that has endured 39 years of legalized abortion. Protesters who gave their time for the annual March for Life on Washington, D.C., this year, heard from a woman who has gained strength and knowledge despite a difficult upbringing. read more...