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Richard A. Scicchitano Loving companion OLEAN — Richard A. “Rick” Scicchitano, of 218 Roland Ave., passed away Tuesday (Oct. 26, 2021) in Olean Genera...

Among the growing list of changes and cancellations for businesses, schools, churches and organizations in the area are the funeral homes, which have ...

OLEAN — The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels will spend Friday praying for the victims of clergy sexual abuse, as well as the Catholic Diocese of Bu...

Each year at every Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament held throughout the nation, the opening ceremonies of the tournament occur on Saturday of t...

OLEAN — The Very Rev. Gregory Dobson sat on the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels’ rectory porch Wednesday morning, attempting to pack up — and throw...

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...

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...

OLEAN — With the nation divided by political strife, drugs and racial tensions, it’s no surprise local clergy told the Olean Times Herald they will ta...

Many may not realize that it is the first time since 1956 that Easter Sunday has fallen on April 1, April Fool’s Day. According to the Christian Centu...

OLEAN — When Father Patrick Melfi stepped in as the new leader of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church at 931 N. Union St. this summer, he represented the...

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...

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...

OLEAN — Before getting to the ticket booths at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, the smell of red sauce and the sounds of live music greet...