Breaking News
August 18, 2026
OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...
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Oct 07, 2021
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced its investigation into sexual abuse claims against the former rector of Olean’s Basilica of St. Mary of the ...
News, Western New York
Jun 06, 2021
BUFFALO (AP) — Three priests — including one who long served in Olean — have been placed on leave in response to claims in a lawsuit filed last month ...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Jun 02, 2018
OLEAN — When the Very Rev. Gregory Dobson blesses the festival grounds for the BasilicaFEST on June 9 and 10, the ceremony will hold special meaning f...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Jun 01, 2018
For the first time in many decades, the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo will ordain an Olean man into the Roman Catholic priesthood. The Rev. Paul Cygan, ...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
May 19, 2018
OLEAN — Once a year, Olean Police Department officers take a little time out of their hectic workdays to reflect. The names of Olean-area officers who...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
May 08, 2018
OLEAN — Olean’s two Catholic churches will soon be linked under a single pastor. The Rev. Patrick Melfi will succeed the Very Rev. Gregory Dobson as p...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Apr 23, 2018
OLEAN — The Very Rev. Gregory Dobson’s sermon this weekend was about shepherds, who he said can either lead from the front or lead from behind. “I hav...
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Mar 29, 2018
OLEAN — A blend of denominational and non-denominational clergy will work together Friday as they retell and reflect on the story of Jesus’ crucifixio...
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Mar 26, 2018
OLEAN — Celebration and victory, as well as shame and betrayal, were the themes the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels conveyed to its parishioners at...
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Mar 08, 2018
As a practicing Catholic I was very disturbed by the reporting of a Catholic priest, who served locally, confessing his guilt in committing sexual abu...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Mar 06, 2018
OLEAN — Current Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels clergymen said Monday they feel betrayed by the recent revelation a former St. Mary’s priest sexual...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Mar 02, 2018
OLEAN — A retired priest, who admitted this week to sexually abusing dozens of teenage boys decades ago, served in Olean and Portville during the 1980...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Feb 12, 2018
OLEAN — The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels celebrated its first anniversary Sunday by unveiling new artwork, announcing a new celebration and look...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Feb 09, 2018
OLEAN — The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels will celebrate its first anniversary by “saluting the past, celebrating the present and challenging the...
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Sep 11, 2017
OLEAN — At the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Sunday morning, scouts from Boy Scout Troop 617 walked down the center aisle with two folded America...
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Sep 08, 2017
OLEAN — When the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels solemnized its designation as a basilica in June, law enforcement officers blocked off West Henley...
Local News, News
Jun 30, 2017
OLEAN — In what church officials called the most notable event in the entire history of the more than century-old parish, hundreds gathered into the B...
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Jun 12, 2017
OLEAN — The Rev. Gregory Dobson didn’t have much time at this year’s St. Mary of the Angels’ Festival to enjoy Italian sausage with his family and fri...
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August 18, 2026
OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne advised Tuesday afternoon that East Olean residents boil their water for consumption until further notice after a water...
