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...

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...

Niagara Falls scouts earn their wings with Stations of the Cross projects
1/23/2012 9:20:22 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

In Niagara Falls the 14 Stations of the Cross have become a pet project for some local teens. Two Boy Scouts earned their eagle badges with projects involving the depiction of Jesus Christ’s final hours.

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Bishops vow to fight birth control ruling
1/20/2012 3:04:30 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

In a move that angered religious leaders, the federal government’s Health and Human Services department, under the Obama administration, announced Friday that church-related institutions must provide free birth control coverage for women in their employee insurance plans by next year.

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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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Retrouvaille offers tools to help save marriages
1/19/2012 9:00:00 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

For couples in troubled marriages, the problems in their relationship can seem like insurmountable obstacles. They may wonder if there are any options beyond the traditional decision to receive counseling. read more...

Worshipers adjust well to Mass texts in new Roman Missal
1/17/2012 9:01:28 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

For the past decade, the Catholic Church has worked diligently to revise the translations to the Mass. After a year of preparation, the faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo began celebrating the words of Roman Missal 3 on Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent. read more...

In 2012, interreligious advocates look to step up mission
1/16/2012 9:00:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Last February, an Islam-Catholic program designed to educate people about good interfaith relations took place at St. Bernadette Parish in Orchard Park, but the event grew particularly heated when someone in the audience essentially called the Muslim speaker a liar.

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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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