BUFFALO, N.Y. — As a colossal winter storm dumped more than seven feet of snow on the Western New York area from Nov. 18 to 21, the area shut down. Vehicles were abandoned in snow banks. Schools and offices closed. People hunkered down in their homes, watching the snow bury everything around them. At St. Patrick Friary, all six friars — …
Buffalo Friars Collaborate with Community
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An event designed for city agencies to let the community know what services are available ended with people getting to know the friars and their work. Last month, representatives from nearly 20 social service programs came to St. Patrick Friary to provide information to area residents. They set up a trade-show-like event in an area known as …