A Celebration of Life

The shrine and its garden area is a place for quiet prayer rest, and meditation. Erected in 1998 by the Knights of Columbus, the Rev. Thomas J. Wopperer, the Rev. Robert G. Beiter and the Rev. Gerald P. Sheehan (now deceased) and a community of interested businessmen, churches and individuals, the shrine remains a reminder to all of the many lost babies due to abortion. The service each year encourages all to consider the proper choice of life from birth to natural death

The 20th Anniversary Mass of the Shrine to the Unborn will be celebrated by Bishop Richard Malone this Wednesday, July 25th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, Rt. 60, Dunkirk. After Mass we will pray the Rosary for Life; followed by the Dedication & Blessing of the new location of the St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center-Chautauqua, 32 Moore St., Fredonia. For more information, contact the Pro-Life Office at 716-847-2205.

NCCS Fundraising Campaign

Over 100 years ago, Catholic Education in Chautauqua County began, based on faith, structure, discipline and superior academic expectation and achievement for all. We are very proud to have been ranked as the 3rd highest elementary School in Chautauqua County and the top elementary school in the north county, in 2018 by Buffalo Business First.

On behalf of the current and future students of Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, we humbly ask that you please make a gift to the 2018-2019 Angels annual giving campaign. We thank you for supporting our mission, making a difference in the lives of so many and perpetuating our tradition of success with our Angels Campaign. Please consider making a generous gift this year for the benefit of the children at the only remaining Catholic School in Chautauqua County. You are invited to a very special Mass on Sunday, August 5, 2018 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church in Dunkirk. Meet our NCCS “Angels” and express your gratitude! (Refreshments in the School Gym Following Mass)

Outdoor Spanish Mission

On Tuesday, August 7th from 6-7 p.m., The Diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry will present a Spanish language mission to serve Hispanic Catholics of the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. There will be a picnic supper at 6 p.m. and talks at 7 p.m. If the weather is good, the event will be held outdoors between the rectory and school. This year’s theme is “Jesus, Healer of Hearts.”
All are welcome.

Celebrating a 50th, 60th, or 70th Wedding?

If you know a couple that is Celebrating their 50th, 60th, or 70th Wedding Anniversary for the year 2018, a special Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 14th at 10:30 a.m. by Bishop Richard Malone at St. Joseph Cathedral located in downtown Buffalo. Contact your parish rectory as soon as possible if you wish to attend.