Catholic Charities of Buffalo has introduced the members of the Appeal 2026 leadership team. This year’s Appeal is led by Daniel Mecca as chair, Pia and Eugene O’Connor as vice chairs, Patricia Spear as parish and community division chair, Nicholas Knab as corporate division chair, and Connor Rosenecker as corporate…
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When winter makes everything feel slower, heavier, and harder, it makes sense that your mood shifts with it. During Western New York winters, as the days grow shorter and the gray skies linger, the routines that once felt steady in September can gradually start to feel more draining and more…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, is Wednesday, March 18. The first $100,000 in donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar from generous sponsors including OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark, LLC, Lawley Insurance,…
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L-R: Laurie Bragg, manager of administration, Behavioral Health, Catholic Charities; Rachael Considine, program supervisor, Behavioral Health, Catholic Charities; Justin Fax, practice director, Behavioral Health, Catholic Charities; and Molly Oliver, chief operating officer, Catholic Charities. To better serve an increasing need for mental health services, Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced…
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Tony DeSimone Following an extensive seven-month search by its board of trustees, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Tony DeSimone as the organization’s new president & CEO, effective March 2. DeSimone succeeds Deacon Steve Schumer, who retired at the end of 2025 after serving six years in the role. “Across…
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When mental health is discussed, it’s often talked about on an individual level, with a focus on diagnoses or treatment plans. But for many of our neighbors in Western New York, mental health is also shaped by everyday realities like poverty and access to basic needs. Clinicians at Catholic Charities…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the release of its 2025 Report to the Community, which highlights how the agency has continued to serve those in need while adapting its programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community. “Last year wasn’t without its challenges as federal funding…
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For many families, food insecurity begins with one unexpected moment. Whether it’s a layoff, a medical emergency, or a bill they didn’t see coming, one of the biggest concerns following a financial setback is how to put food on the table. At Catholic Charities of Buffalo, we help alleviate that…
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When you consider poverty, one of the issues that generally comes to mind is homelessness. So many are one medical emergency or job loss away from being in danger of losing housing. For those already living in poverty, the odds of this reality drift even closer. And that’s one side…
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L-R: Connor Rosenecker, corporate division vice chair; Chuck Hayes, Catholic Charities chief communications & development officer; Daniel Mecca, Appeal chair; Patricia Spear, parish and community division chair; and Nicholas Knab, corporate division chair. Officials and volunteers gathered today to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and…
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