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In a meeting with members of the Federation of European Food Banks Saturday, Pope Francis warned against food waste, which he said shows a lack of concern for others.

St. John the Baptist Parish and School may not be a place that you have heard much about. It is not as large or noteworthy as some of the other parishes in the diocese. They are not known for having elaborate murals, ornate stained glass windows, or award-winning concerts, but this is a parish unlike any other.

The gospels record that just after his baptism by John, Jesus is tested in the desert. In Matthew's gospel, the tester is referred to as "the devil" in the first two tests but Matthew ends the third test with Jesus naming the tester as "Satan."

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Many organizations in the village of East Aurora have joined together to help educate the children at Immaculate Conception School.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Gerard Place and Northland Workforce Training Center are teaming up to host East Delavan Summer Service Social Event for residents of Buffalo's East Side.

Sister Mary Patricia Tomasik, 81, a Felician Sister for 63 years, died in Blessed Mary Angela Care Center, Buffalo, June 11, 2019.

Bishop Richard J. Malone is pleased to announce that the position of Director of Human Resources at the Diocese of Buffalo will be filled by Janet Ganje, effective immediately.

Mary Dunbar made her doctor very happy. At the age of 62, she was able to lose 35 pounds, lower her blood pressure and cholesterol by taking health classes at Mercy Comprehensive Care Center in Buffalo.

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — In 2008, Father Francis "Butch" Mazur closed and locked the doors of St. Gerard Church in Buffalo, where he served as pastor.

June brings us the month in which we honor our fathers here on earth and those who have gone before us. Some of our parishes will honor fathers by saying a special blessing for them, preparing breakfast after Mass, or by giving them a carnation.

St. Joseph Collegiate Institute celebrated the success of its student athletes when 18 seniors caught the eye of college recruiters, and signed commitment letters to play for them.

On June 13, Catholic Charities of Buffalo accepted the largest donation ever in its 95-year history.

On May 3, St. Philip the Apostle Church was able to celebrate the feast day of its patron with the saint himself. The Cheektowaga parish presented a first-class relic of St. Philip. Rows of people lined up to venerate the small chip of bone over the weekend.

Dennis C. Walczyk, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, and Mary Elizabeth Hurson, vice president of Family Stabilization Services of Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens, were honored by the New York State Council of Catholic Charities Directors at a reception in Albany recently.

On behalf of the people of the Diocese of Buffalo, it is with joy and gratitude that Bishop Richard J. Malone offers his congratulations to staff sergeant and WBEN radio host David Bellavia for being the first ever living Iraqi war veteran to receive the Medal of Honor.

Last month I was once again part of a team that spent a weekend inside a local prison conducting a retreat for the inmates there. We always learn a little more about their lives behind bars, and I am always dismayed at some of the stories about the prison's use of solitary confinement, also known as isolated confinement and known in slang as "the box."

Coming onto Youth Board I was a very shy and not very confident person, but now coming off of Youth Board I am more confident in myself and am open to talking more.

Faced with the biggest crisis of confidence in a decade, priests from around the Diocese of Buffalo came together to attend their annual three-day convocation at Christ the King Seminary June 4-6.

Priests from the Diocese of Buffalo gathered from June 4-6 at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora for their annual Convocation. The theme of this year's gathering was "Together: Renew, Recommit, Restore - to give you a future of hope."

Sister Mary Oliver Cabana, an educator and parish minister, died May 20, 2019, at St. Mary Center in Buffalo. She was 90 years old.

Interesting fact: Father Michael LaMarca once donned the giant head of Buster Bison and pumped up baseball fans as the Buffalo Bisons' mascot. Now he's doing the same for the diocesan Office of Communications, minus the giant Buffalo head.

The Easter Sunday bombings of worship sites in Sri Lanka captured the attention of the world. In the days that followed, news outlets shared stories about the increasing death toll of victims numbering about 300 and the arrest of 24 persons who carried out the attacks

The Knights of Columbus came two steps closer to their nationwide goal of placing 1,000 ultrasound machines into pro-life pregnancy centers, hospitals and clinics, when they presented the diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities with a check to purchase a pair of handheld units.

Bishop Richard J. Malone, in conjunction with the Presbyteral Council, Vicars Forane, and the Movement to Restore Trust, will host a series of Listening Sessions across the Diocese of Buffalo during the next few months.

Deacon Samuel G. Puleo, a retired attorney, died May 9, 2019, of throat cancer. He was living in Port Charlotte, Fla., at the time of his death.

The Year of Prayer and Healing in the Diocese of Buffalo comes to the Tri-County Vicariate in June, beginning with an opening Mass at 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 3, at St. Aloysius Church in Springville, followed by an all-day adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and 7 p.m. prayer service.

Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo extends his prayers and congratulations, and those of the faithful of the Diocese of Buffalo, to Bishop-elect Douglas J. Lucia upon his appointment by Pope Francis as the 11th bishop of Syracuse.

Eight happy men completed one leg of their vocational journey and prepared to start the next as they were ordained to the priesthood during a difficult time for the Diocese of Buffalo and the Catholic Church worldwide.

Pope Francis met with a group of high school students this weekend, encouraging them to monitor their cell phone use, so as not to create obstacles to a culture of encounter.

Get to know the newest priests from their home parish to their favorite quote in the bible.

On May 28, 2019, the Independent Diocesan Review Board met and carefully considered the report of Investigator Thomas E. Fowler, Jr., who had been asked to investigate allegations of child sexual abuse against

D'Youville has been awarded a Steelcase Active Learning Center grant which will transform space at the intersection of D'Youville and Leonardo da Vinci High School PS 212 into a living laboratory to support learning

The 16th annual Rev. Merrick Bednar Memorial Golf Tournament to support Christ the King Seminary is moving from May to June and is also switching to a new venue. The 2019 event will be held on Monday, June 17, at Brookfield Country Club in Clarence.

In early April, Father Peter Karalus, announced the appointment of Maureen Poulin as director of the Office of Sacramental and Family Life, a newly-created position and department.

On Saturday, June 1, Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, will ordain eight men to the priesthood. This is the largest class to be ordained since 1985. The ordination Mass takes place at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, at 9:30 a.m.

I have recently been reading a book entitled "In Solitary Witness: The life and death of Franz Jagerstatter" by Gordon Zahn. Zahn was a professor of sociology at Loyola University, but more importantly,

Fifty years is a nice round number for a priestly career. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard, will celebrate his golden anniversary in the priesthood on May 12, and begin easing into retirement.

A bush fire hit South Sudan on May 7, killing 33 and leaving over 60 critically ill from burns.

As foreign ministers of the 29 member nations of NATO, gathered in Washington, D.C., on April 3-4 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of this largest military alliance

Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Caravaggio have blessed mankind with stunning works of art. They gave themselves ample space to create. For Michelangelo, it was the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. For Rembrandt and Caravaggio, often it was large canvases.