Catholic Diocese Of Buffalo Podcasts

Have you ever been asked, if you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be? To mark the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo's 175th Anniversary, we're imagining such dinner conversations with some of those who have left a continued impact on Buffalo and Western New York. In this episode, host Steve Cichon sits with Sister Ursula Mattingly, whose order founded what continues today as the City of Buffalo's oldest existing large hospital.

Have you ever been asked, if you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be? To mark the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo's 175th Anniversary, we're imagining such dinner conversations with some of those who have left a continued impact on Buffalo and Western New York. In this episode, host Steve Cichon sits with Bishop John Timon, the first bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo.

Have you ever been asked, if you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be? To mark the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo's 175th Anniversary, we're imagining such dinner conversations with some of those who have left a continued impact on Buffalo and Western New York. In this inaugural episode, host Steve Cichon sits with St. John Neumann, who helped establish several churches in the Buffalo area before the Diocese of Buffalo was formally established.

Our final program, featuring reflections on humor by Father John Mergenhagen and humorous songs from Father Bill Quinlivan. www.frbillsings.com

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time part 2

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel and reflection

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel and reflection

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Part 2

Early last year we did a program on the song, Against the Storm, produced as a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The project has it's official CD release during the 4th annual Rock For The Cure at the Tralf Music Hall on Saturday, January 5. www.againstthestorm.org www.lls.org

More music and memories with Father Bill Quinlivan on both WNYCatholic Weekly and Catholic Today. Happy New Year!

Both Catholic Today and WNYCWeekly feature music and memories with Father Bill Quinlivan. Merry Christmas! www.frbillsings.com

Deacon Don Weigel discusses the 75th Anniversary of Catholic Relief Services. www.crs.org

For the 50th Anniversary of the death of Thomas Merton this week on December 10, we share a reading of this essay from his collection, Raids on the Unspeakable. Produced by Thomas Sluberski, we first aired it in 1995 and it remains a thought-provoking reflection particularly for Advent. www.tomsluberski.com

Amy Betros talks about the holiday season at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy.

Gala 22:6, the annual fund-raising dinner for Catholic School Scholarships. www.501auctions.com/gala226

With Father Richard Digiulio still enjoying his time off once again both Catholic Today and WNYCatholic Weekly will feature Father John Mergenhagen. With November being the month of All Souls he reflects on Purgatory and eternity, along with music from the Voices of Mercy from St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. www.stlukesmissionofmercy.org

Father Richard DiGIulio is on a brief hiatus for some much deserved time off so both Catholic Today and WNYCatholic Weekly feature a discussion with Father Greg Falhaber about a recent change in the Catholic Catechism of the the Catholic Church to the teaching on the death penalty. Also a reflection from Father John Merganhagen as we end both Respect Life Month and the month of the Rosary.

Father Michael Burzynski talks about a series of monthly Masses honoring Saints whose relics can found among the collection at St. John Gualbert Church and Diocesan Shrine.

Catholic Cemeteries director, Carmen Colao, discusses all the latest including new areas, open houses, and upcoming Masses and prayer services. www.buffalocatholiccemeteries.org

The latest goings on at Notre Dame Academy in South Buffalo, including their Oktoberfest on October 13, with principal, Tristan D'Angelo and Canonical Administrator, Rev. Bryan J. Zielenieski. www.notredamebuffalo.org