FREDONIA, NY -- A training workshop and luncheon to kick off the 2012 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities in Chautauqua County will be attended by about 45 Appeal volunteers, clergy and Catholic Charities staff Saturday at the White Inn in Fredonia. Among those addressing the volunteers will be the Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo; ... Read More

Local resident Lucinda Dulmus, Bishop Edward Kmiec and Appeal Coordinator for Chautauqua County Anthony Raffa during the Catholic Charities lunch and workshop at the White Inn in Fredonia. (Photo by Jason Sample) Over 60 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from throughout Chautauqua County were at the White Inn Feb. 20 for a Catholic Charities ... Read More

Bishop Edward U. Kmiec speaks during the Catholic Charities of Buffalo's 2009 Appeal kick-off event. (Submitted Photo) The Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, Bishop of Buffalo, today announced the new goal of $10.5 million for the 2010 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo.Today’s announcement kicked off the annual campaign. ... Read More