Various Talks and Events The Station of the Cross

A special presentation of “Passion of Saint Maximilian Kolbe” by Dr. Kazimierz Braun on the occasion of the Feast Day of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the 80th anniversary of his death. This drama narrates the last period of the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The story starts with Fr. Kolbe’s arrest by Germans during World War II on February 17th, 1941, goes through his sufferings in a prison in Warsaw, and ends with his martyrdom and death in the German concentration camp Auschwitz, on August 14th, 1941.
This presentation includes a special bonus feature at the end of the play with Dr. Kazimierz Braun. Dr. Braun is a writer, theatre director, and scholar. Based on his research in Kraków, Harmęże, Auschwitz, and Niepokalanów in Poland, as well as in Nagasaki, Japan, he has written three biographical plays on St. Maximilian Kolbe. He is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on St. Maximilian.

A special presentation on the Catholic Charities of Buffalo 2020 Appeal. Hosted by Steve Quebral. Guests for this program include Deacon Steve Schumer, president and chief executive officer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo; Jessica Whitley, supervisor of the Monsignor Carr Clinics; Joyelle Tedeschi, director of Family and Community Services; and Eileen Nowak, director of Parish Outreach and Advocacy. They will give their unique perspectives on the 2020 Appeal and many of the great services that Catholic Charities provides. You will also hear inspiring stories about those in need who have benefited from the programs Catholic Charities offers through your generosity.

An interview with musician and composer Dr. JJ Wright of the University of Notre Dame about his new album "Vespers for the Immaculate Conception".

Special Guests: David and Kate Dawson

Panelists include: *Mr. Jim Havens, Director of Pro-Life and Host of Love Will End Abortion on The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio *Mr. David Kersten, CEO of Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity *Dr. Jamie Obst, DO Obstetrician, Gynecologist-Piver Center for Women’s Health & Wellness Sisters of Charity Hospital

Fr. Benjamin Fiore, SJ moderates the panel as we explore the implications of recent pro-abortion legislation in New York State and what the Future might hold.

The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network listener Christine shares her testimonial on giving her baby boy up for adoption.