Fr. Maher makes “Power 250”

Fr. Maher makes “Power 250”

by | Feb 16, 2014 | Eastern Province

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, and Dr. Gary Praetzel, dean of the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, are among the 250 most influential people in Western New York, according to rankings published today in Business First. The...
Fr. Maher makes “Power 250”

“Nuns Build” Rockaway, NY

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Eastern Province

Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to Rockaway for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Sandy survivors. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach volunteers how to install insulation, drywall and trim...
Fr. Maher makes “Power 250”

Bread and Life without food stamps?

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Eastern Province

On a recent Wednesday morning, as temperatures reached 7 degrees in the city, Troy Baker began his daily trek. For more than a decade after his release from prison in 2002, where he served a robbery sentence, Baker, 44, said he’s been in the city’s shelter...
Fr. Maher makes “Power 250”

Episcopal changes in the Eastern Province

by | Feb 11, 2014 | Eastern Province

Pope Names Brooklyn Priest As Bishop Of Albany, New York; Names Rockville Centre, New York Priest As Auxiliary Bishop Of Rockville Centre (Source USCCB) Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Howard James Hubbard, 75, from the pastoral governance of the...

News of the International Congregation

by | Feb 10, 2014 | Eastern Province

The January Issue of NUNTIA containing international  news of the Congregation of the Mission is now available  online. It marks the last issue of the current editor Juventino Castillero, CM. His duties will be assumed by Fr. Jorge Rodriguez of the Province of...