The month of November marks Black Catholic History Month in the United States. To mark the month in Buffalo, Western New York Catholic Audio organized a roundtable discussion to be released as a podcast. Panelists included host Mary Craig, Marilyn Ward, Deacon Ronald Walker, and Sister Roberta Fulton, the latter of whom directs the Diocese of Buffalo’s Office of Cultural Diversity. They discussed their experiences growing up as Black Catholics, the lack of African-American saints (though there a...
Nov 07, 2023•50 min
Buffalo is home to a diverse population which includes recent immigrants from around the world, including many African nations. On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Diocese of Buffalo's Office of Cultural Diversity hosted an African Thanksgiving Mass, where the diversity of local Catholics was celebrated.
Nov 06, 2023•5 min
When a student drops his younger sister's favorite toy out of the school bus window, Sister Justine encourages hope that it will be found by sharing the story of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost things.
Nov 06, 2023•14 min
The Diocese of Buffalo honored the 100th anniversary of the formation of Catholic Charities in Buffalo during its Sunday Mass, October 29, 2023.
Oct 30, 2023•5 min
When students doubt their shy classmate's readiness to run for Student Council, Sister Justine reminds them of a saint who was humble and who willingly suffered, but was also strong enough to convince a pope to relocate!
Oct 30, 2023•14 min
Cardinal O'Hara High School in Tonawanda, NY, welcomed Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo to show him some of their recently completed projects and additional renovations in progress.
Oct 27, 2023•4 min
It was one year ago (Oct. 25, 2022) that the Diocese of Buffalo and New York State Attorney General announced a settlement in regards to the diocesan handling of past abuse claims. As part of the settlement, the diocese introduced new compliance leadership. In this podcast, we speak with our further updated compliance leaders to discuss how they address claims.
Oct 25, 2023•13 min
Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, appeared at Canisius University October 24, 2023 for a special presentation. Prior to that event, WNY Catholic had the privilege and honor of sitting with Br. Consolmagno in our own studio to discuss faith, science, and the many misconceptions about the Catholic Church's relationship with astronomy.
Oct 24, 2023•35 min
While the children await the start of a meteor shower, Sister Justine is there to share the story of St. Dominic, the patron saint of astronomy.
Oct 23, 2023•16 min
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo celebrated its vast and diverse Hispanic heritage with a Mass that came on the final day of National Hispanic Heritage Month, October 15, 2023.
Oct 16, 2023•4 min
When a new student asks the question "What is God?" the class and teacher are surprised. But Sister Justine helps out by telling the story of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the Catholic Church's best-known students and thinkers, who asked the very same question.
Oct 16, 2023•16 min
The Diocese of Buffalo held its annual Red Mass Thursday, October 5, 2023 in partnership with the St. Thomas More Guild. The annual Mass seeks the blessings of the Holy Spirit for judges and attorneys to conduct their duties with true justice, mercy, and integrity.
Oct 05, 2023•4 min
Observing a respect for life, celebrations of cultural diversity and charitable service, a visiting exhibit remembering a late teenager's dedication to the Eucharist, and a special gathering to be held elsewhere in New York State. That's just some of what's covered in WNY Catholic Audio's preview of October events of interest to people within the Diocese of Buffalo.
Sep 27, 2023•7 min
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, a separate entity within the diocese, gathers support for those who are candidates for priesthood. WNY Catholic Audio hosted a discussion to learn more about how the Foundation helps seminarians, and learn more about the state of vocations within the Diocese of Buffalo.
Sep 21, 2023•27 min
Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo celebrated the annual 8th and 12th Grade Masses in St. Joseph Cathedral in back-to-back days, continuing a tradition welcoming Catholic school students to downtown Buffalo.
Sep 20, 2023•6 min
Southern Tier Catholic School, located in Olean, NY, is beginning its school year in a new home, classrooms within the former St. John's School. Bishop Michael Fisher presided over the school's "grand re-opening" Mass.
Sep 15, 2023•5 min
Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher made another appearance at a local Catholic school to mark the new academic year. His latest visit was to St. John the Baptist in Kenmore, where he presided over a school Mass.
Sep 13, 2023•4 min
On Sunday, September 10, Bishop Michael Fisher presided over the annual Blue Mass, which recognizes and prays for the safety of law enforcers, firefighters and other emergency responders.
Sep 12, 2023•5 min
Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo continued a tour of selected Catholic schools to mark the start of a new academic year. On Friday, September 8, he visited Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, considered the most culturally diverse student population among area Catholic schools.
Sep 11, 2023•6 min
In the second of two scheduled school visits Thursday, September 7, Bishop Michael Fisher presided over Mass before students at Notre Dame High School in Batavia, NY. It was the first day of classes, and also the first school day for its new principal, who explained her decision and her commitment to continuing the school's tradition of academic excellence.
Sep 08, 2023•2 min
The new Catholic chaplain for the National Football League's Buffalo Bills, Father Michael LaMarca, recently sat with retired chaplain Monsignor Francis Weldgen to discuss their important role as a spiritual leader for pro football players, serving both the hometown heroes and their visiting rivals. Their conversation was recorded in August 2023 at St. Christopher Church in the Town of Tonawanda, NY.
Sep 08, 2023•13 min
Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo continued a traditional visit to area schools at the start of the new academic year. WNY Catholic Audio was there as he visited St. Joseph University School in Buffalo.
Sep 08, 2023•5 min
A new school year is upon us, and Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo marked it by visiting one of the Catholic schools within the diocese. His appearance at St. John Vianney School in Orchard Park, NY was the first of several school visits planned over the next two weeks.
Sep 06, 2023•5 min
The Diocese of Buffalo hosted its third annual Renewal Mass, Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna, NY. As participants untied a second symbolic knot from their ropes, the Vicar for Renewal for the diocese tied the lyrics of a song featured in a current hit movie to the theme of the diocesan Road to Renewal.
Aug 29, 2023•7 min
The Diocese of Buffalo's Office of Cultural Diversity hosted its Hispanic/Latino Family Day at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston, New York on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Aug 28, 2023•4 min
An estimated 65 local young Catholic adults gathered in Buffalo on August 23, 2023 for Theology on Tap, a program that provides a relaxed setting where guests can learn about, discuss, and share their Catholic faith with like-minded peers.
Aug 25, 2023•7 min
The St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Outreach Center, a pro-life ministry which assists mothers, their babies and young children, opened its seventh location Friday, August 18 in Perry, New York, in a region of the Diocese of Buffalo known for high levels of poverty and need.
Aug 21, 2023•4 min
August 1, 2023 - What's Coming Up in August by Diocese of Buffalo Sound Studio
Aug 01, 2023•3 min
July 18, 2023 - Mass Marks 25th Anniversary of Shrine to the Unborn by Diocese of Buffalo Sound Studio
Jul 18, 2023•5 min
July 17, 2023 - Camp Turner Celebrates 100 Years by Diocese of Buffalo Sound Studio
Jul 17, 2023•7 min
