christianity

In Islamic tradition, among the many signs of the end of times is the appearance of Al-Masih ad-Dajjal, or false Messiah. The Antichrist. In Arabic, “...

BUFFALO — Catholic Charities set a goal of $10 million for its 2020 Appeal, with a theme of “Think of Me.” Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of ...

The holiday season has passed and the days are beginning to grow longer. Shorter days and long dark nights have always weighed heavily on the human ra...

ANGELICA — Casella Waste Management, which owns the landfill in Angelica, donated $2,500 to Wellspring Ministries for the purpose of providing holiday...

Most of us have family traditions we practice every New Year. Common traditions in the United States include making New Year’s resolutions, singing “A...

Plans of writing this column early Christmas Eve were sidetracked when my daughter, Suzi, sent a text message asking if I could watch our grandson, Le...

Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses have paid nearly $84 million to 564 victims of sexual abuse, a tally that's sure to grow substantially in the n...

OLEAN — Hot ham and happiness were on the menu Christmas Day, thanks to dozens of volunteers and donors across the region. The annual Christmas dinner...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis offered a Christmas message of hope Wednesday against darkness that cloaks conflicts and relationships in large parts...

When 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 18...

Christmas is a time for gathering with family and friends, exchanging gifts, enjoying traditional holiday meals and reflecting on the meaning of the s...

During the busy holiday season, some in the community may take a moment to step back and reflect upon the reason for the holy season by visiting churc...

FRIENDSHIP — Friendship Bible Baptist Church will present its annual candle lighting worship service on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. The one-hour program i...

OLEAN — While red and green are the “typical” Christmas colors, it’s not just those two in Olean this holiday season. Creating Outlasting Love for Our...

OLEAN — A misunderstanding among leaders at Trinity United Methodist Church resulted in an incorrect time provided for the Christmas Eve candlelight s...

OLEAN — The Allegany Alumni & Friends Band will perform their annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. today at Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood ...

OLEAN — Both the Mahar Family Foundation Fund and the Rose Pappas Foundation Fund make grants that support causes near to the heart of their respectiv...

OLEAN — As a child who attended Trinity United Methodist Church, John Brook, 84, remembers Christmas Eve services that were held at 11 p.m. every Dec....