Eighth grade students at Mary Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School in Cheektowaga painted the school's buffalo statue pink for the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Painting the buffalo are Deanna G., Faith M., Hannah P. and James A., along with their teacher Mrs. Moore.

Located at 170 Rosewood Terrace, MQA offers Pre-K3, Pre-K 4, UPK, Kindergarten and Grades 1-8. For more information about Cheektowaga's only Catholic school or to schedule a tour, please call 895-6280 or visit www.mqangels.com.

BUFFALO, NY – Canisius College is a 2012 "Catholic College of Distinction," according to the annual Colleges of Distinction guidebook. Each year, the publication identifies 200 or more colleges and universities that excel at "the pillars of a strong and active undergraduate education." Criteria for the "College of Distinction" recognition includes the ways in which undergraduate institutions engage students, provide outstanding teaching, offer vibrant communities, and produce successful outcomes.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2012 – Catholic Charities of Buffalo has received a $55,000 grant from Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic health plan, to support its In-School Social Work program for several Buffalo grade schools. This is the eighth year Fidelis Care has made possible funds for the program, which supports students and their families in school and the community.

The grant reflects part of the funds made available through the 2011 Fidelis Care Community Grant Fund, which are distributed across New York State’s eight Roman Catholic Dioceses to non-profit organizations with similar missions and values of service to low-income, vulnerable individuals.