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The 50th March for Life, the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration, was held on January 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.   Fr. John participated in this first post-Roe March together with Fr. Peter Santandreu, a priest of our DOB studying Canon Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Many others from the Diocese of Buffalo participated in this historic event. Some of the key speakers that attended the MFL Rally included: Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla for whom St. Gianna gave her own life for the sake of her daughter. Jonathan Roumie, best known for his award-winning role as ‘Jesus’ in the groundbreaking series, THE CHOSEN, a drama about the life of Jesus Christ. Coach Tony Dungy, New York Times bestselling author and Pro-Football Hall of Famer. He commented on the faith of the Buffalo Bills team and the faith of the people of our area felt around the world. Sister Mary Casey O'Connor, a Sister of Life, and her twin sister who is developmentally disabled, Casey Gunning, a teacher’s assistant and a lifelong athlete in the Special Olympics. Many people of all walks of life, especially the youth among Catholics, protestant denominations and non-believers, are speaking out about the need to support LIFE. The Basilica, St. John’s and the DOB continue to support women and families with unexpected pregnancies. Our own St. Gianna Pregnancy Center as well as Project Rachel and Mother Teresa Home in Buffalo are critical support programs for mothers and families in need.

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THANK YOU to all the Community Christmas Dinner 2022 volunteers: cooks, assembly, runners, drivers, etc.....great teamwork and wonderful Christmas spirit! There were a total of 925 Christmas dinners shared with Olean, Allegany, Portville, Hinsdale and Knapp Creek as well as two new locations: Franklinville and Limestone! Volunteers stepped up as we created a new double assembly line to produce dinners for the 30+ drivers waiting to deliver Christmas joy to our Greater Olean Community. Christmas blessings to our volunteers and the recipients of the Christmas dinners. A Special Thank You to those that supported this event financially. Your generosity is needed and very appreciated. Special Thank You to Swatt Bakery, Ried’s Food Barn and McCarthy’s Emporium. Merry Christmas, Mary Cygan & Buz Wenke Co-coordinators Fr. John Adams Pastor

Bishop Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, will celebrate a special Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, at St. Joseph Cathedral. The public is graciously invited to attend the Mass which also will be livestreamed via the Cathedral’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/SaintJosephCathedral