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    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    Commentary, Nation World
    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    May 09, 2025
    The selection of Pope Leo XIV — the former CardinalRobert Prevost— as the firstU.S.-born leader of theCatholic Churchhas great potential to energize C...
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    Area priests, WNY bishop hail election of American as pope
    Local News, News
    Area priests, WNY bishop hail election of American as pope
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com, Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 08, 2025
    The pastor of the Olean and Allegany parishes in the Enchanted Mountains Catholic Community said Thursday that any election of a new pontiff is a wond...
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    Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
    Local News, Nation, News
    Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
    NICOLE WINFIELD and VANESSA GERA Associated Press 
    May 08, 2025
    VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267...
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    Houghton University to award Willard J. Houghton Medal to Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden
    Allegany County News, Local News
    Houghton University to award Willard J. Houghton Medal to Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden
    May 07, 2025
    HOUGHTON — Houghton University will honor Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden with the Willard J. Houghton Medal during its commencement activities this weekend. Ode...
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    Revisiting stories from the Easter season
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    Revisiting stories from the Easter season
    Rev. Bruce Levine Special to the Times Herald 
    May 02, 2025
    I’ve never been afraid to write this column, but I am there today. I had hoped some idea would come to me, but it hasn’t, at least not one I am happy ...
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    As we look to a new pope, don’t think that Christ plays politics
    Commentary, Nation World
    As we look to a new pope, don’t think that Christ plays politics
    PATRICK TUOHEY Kansas City Star 
    Apr 23, 2025
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TNS) — The passing ofPope Francisand the conclave to elect a successor will fascinate many Americans. There are already articles lis...
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    Pulaski Club hosts annual Dyngus Day celebration
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    Pulaski Club hosts annual Dyngus Day celebration
    Apr 22, 2025
    OLEAN — The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pulaski Club hosted its annual Dyngus Day celebration Monday evening, marking the end of Lent in the Catholic Chur...
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    Francis was the right pope for a declining church
    Commentary, Nation World
    Francis was the right pope for a declining church
    DAVID MILLS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Apr 22, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (TNS) — "It's true that if you venture out onto the street, the same thing could happen to you as could happen to anyone: you could have an...
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    Olean area, WNY Catholics react to death of Pope Francis
    Daily Headlines, Local News, Western New York
    Olean area, WNY Catholics react to death of Pope Francis
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Apr 21, 2025
    Catholics in Cattaraugus County and across the Diocese of Buffalo joined in the worldwide mourning of the death of Pope Francis. The reform-minded Rom...
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    Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion
    Commentary, Nation World, New York
    Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion
    Apr 21, 2025
    AsJorge Mario Bergoglioprepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis. That choice was a tribute toSt. Francisof Assisi and set the stage...
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    Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
    Local News, News
    Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
    NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press 
    Apr 21, 2025
    VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated...
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    Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
    Local News, News
    Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
    NICOLE WINFIELD and SILVIA STELLACCI Associated Press 
    Apr 20, 2025
    VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a sur...
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    Olean churches celebrate Easter season with Good Friday service
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    Olean churches celebrate Easter season with Good Friday service
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    Apr 18, 2025
    OLEAN — Warm spring temperatures and partly cloudy skies welcomed local clergy and their flocks to Lincoln Park to celebrate Holy Week with the annual...
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    RIDGWAY: Successful Hop ‘N Shop welcomes spring
    Local News, News
    RIDGWAY: Successful Hop ‘N Shop welcomes spring
    MARILYN SECCO DuBois Courier Express 
    Apr 17, 2025
    RIDGWAY — Hundreds of children flocked to the carnival grounds for the fourth annual 10,000 Easter Egg Hunt to kick off the start of Hop ‘N Shop in Ri...
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    New foundation fund will support Cuba Food Pantry
    Allegany County News, Local News, News
    New foundation fund will support Cuba Food Pantry
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Apr 16, 2025
    CUBA — The Allegany County Area Foundation’s newest fund will support the food pantry operated by the Cuba Council of Churches. The Council is made up...
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    Houghton University announces record $2.22M in One Day Giving Challenge
    Houghton University announces record $2.22M in One Day Giving Challenge
    Apr 14, 2025
    HOUGHTON — Over a 24-hour period on April 11, Houghton University received more than $2.22 million in gifts and pledges from 2,177 supporters on its a...
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    Olean First Baptist to present musical on Sunday
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    Olean First Baptist to present musical on Sunday
    Apr 08, 2025
    OLEAN — The Olean First Baptist Senior Choir will present the musical “I Know My Redeemer Lives” during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Palm Sunday, ...
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    Evangelical exchange: Bradford churches trade spaces
    Local News, News
    Evangelical exchange: Bradford churches trade spaces
    Apr 07, 2025
    BRADFORD, Pa. — First Baptist Church of Bradford and Open Arms Community Church have swapped sacred spaces just in time for a significant service in t...
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    Good Friday in the Park set in Olean
    Local News, News
    Good Friday in the Park set in Olean
    Apr 04, 2025
    Everyone is invited to Good Friday in the Park, a multi-denominational service starting at noon April 18 in Lincoln Park. Sponsored by the Greater Ole...
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    SBU senior to be honored in D.C. with Franciscan Mission Service award
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    SBU senior to be honored in D.C. with Franciscan Mission Service award
    Mar 31, 2025
    ST. BONAVENTURE — Claire Fisher, a St. Bonaventure University senior majoring in communication, social justice and advocacy, will receive the San Dami...
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    Olean Library to present $7.9M expansion project, bond vote
    Daily Headlines, Local News, News
    Olean Library to present $7.9M expansion project, bond vote
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 9, 2025
    OLEAN — For several years, Olean Public Library officials explored options for providing more space for visitors and public events, with the goal of m...
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    Beautiful Olean Fund established to support garden, streetscape beautification
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    Beautiful Olean Fund established to support garden, streetscape beautification
    May 9, 2025
    OLEAN — A new charitable fund has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support and sustain the vibrant, community-driven...
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    Iroquois Drive road closure in Salamanca
    Cattaraugus County, Local News
    Iroquois Drive road closure in Salamanca
    Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 9, 2025
    SALAMANCA — Starting Monday, Iroquois Drive will be closed for approximately four to six weeks for construction. This closure will affect Hillview Hom...
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    Sempolinski, Borrello critical of record $254.3B New York budget
    Local News, News
    Sempolinski, Borrello critical of record $254.3B New York budget
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    May 9, 2025
    Both houses of the state legislature passed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s sweeping $254.3 billion state budget package Thursday night following days of debate a...
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    Police reports 5/9/25
    Allegany County News, Cattaraugus County, Crime, ...
    Police reports 5/9/25
    May 9, 2025
    Olean Police Thursday, 12:03 p.m. , no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West State and Sixth streets. A ...
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    Roaring Williams’ ‘nasty’ escape act crucial in Yankees’ win
    Roaring Williams’ ‘nasty’ escape act crucial in Yankees’ win
    GARY PHILLIPS New York Daily News (TNS) 
    May 9, 2025
    Throughout the early going of Devin Williams’ time in pinstripes, blank stares and exasperated looks have covered his face as he’s departed Yankee Sta...
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