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Jan11 Cultural Diversity: Order our steps in the way of peace
1/11/2012 9:15:09 AM by MILAGROS RAMOS

“Order our steps in the way of peace.” This is the theme for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration that will take place on Jan. 16, at Holy Cross Church at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Edward U. Kmiec will preside and our guest homilist will be Father Brian Guadalupe Walker, OP.

Jan5 Parishes participate in Night of Prayer for Life
1/5/2012 9:00:00 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

Parishes in the diocese participated in the National Night of Prayer for Life on Dec. 8 and held adoration before the Blessed Sacrament to pray for the lives of the unborn. The event is in its 22nd year. read more...

Dec22 Workshop helps promote teamwork at St. Christopher Parish
12/22/2011 9:00:00 AM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

When St. Edmund Parish and St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda merged in 2007 during the Journey in Faith and Grace, two unique groups of people had to learn to work and worship together. Recently, a workshop was hosted at St. Christopher to help smooth the transition. read more...

Nov30 Editorial: A parish steps up
11/30/2011 1:44:00 PM by WNYC STAFF

The untimely passing of Williamsville North High School freshman Jamey Rodemeyer in September has been well chronicled, and the light shining on the issue of bullying remains white hot. What should also be told as part of his story is how Jamey’s parish, SS. Peter & Paul in Williamsville, responded to this tragedy.

Nov28 Rare reliquary returns to St. Joseph Cathedral
11/28/2011 9:24:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

An impressive and priceless reliquary, which contains 365 relics of saints, has recently been found in the Diocese of Buffalo, returning to its original home at St. Joseph Cathedral.

Nov7 St. Mary of the Lake realigns education formation
11/7/2011 9:34:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Located near the shoreline of Lake Erie in Hamburg, the people of St. Mary of the Lake Parish and School recently restructured their educational and faith formation goals, bringing all the elements together under one umbrella to strengthen their community.

Oct28 Bishop Kmiec reflects on his ministry in Buffalo
10/28/2011 9:35:00 AM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Bishop Edward U. Kmiec admits he didn’t know much about Buffalo when he was assigned here in 2004, but it has been a historic seven years for both him and the diocese as he prepares for retirement. Bishop Kmiec met with the Western New York Catholic for an hour-long interview as he reflects on his career here in Buffalo.

Oct27 Read our special tribute to Bishop Kmiec online now
10/27/2011 1:02:00 PM by MARK CIEMCIOCH

Over the past few months, the staff of the Western New York Catholic has been working hard on a special 48-page tribute edition for Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, as he gets set to retire from his seat. You can read the entire issue online right now.

Oct25 St. Christopher’s rings out the joys of hand bell choir
10/25/2011 9:34:00 AM by PATRICK J. BUECHI

Who would have thought that being part of a hand bell choir would not be as easy as ringing a bell? For nine years, the Celebration Bells of St. Christopher Parish in Tonawanda have used an underhanded swing to ring out traditional Christian songs and holiday favorites. read more...

Oct25 Study day to be held at Christ the King Seminary
10/25/2011 9:15:00 AM by OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

Brother Robert L. Moriarty, SM, will be the featured speaker at a parish study day scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd., East Aurora. The theme for the fall program will be "Small Christians Communities: A Vision for the Parish of the 21st Century." Promoting small church communities can have a major contribution to the vision for the parish.

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