GENESEO — Catholic Charities of Livingston County held their 6th Annual Spelling Bee at Geneseo Central School as 17 teams competed for the coveted title of' 'top speller' in the valley. It took 14 rounds for the eventual winner, Literacy Wordsmiths, comprising of Linda Canon, Susan Fernando and Sally Fox, to be crowned. The Literacy Wordsmiths were able to defeat defending champions, Penny Saver Fillies, comprised of Carole Bennett, Audrey … [Read more...]
Abbey of the Genesee to Close for Summer Renovations
PIFFARD — Over the summer, Cistercian Monks of The Abbey of the Genesee will be closed for much-needed renovations to their church. The hand-treated stonewalls will stay, but the handcrafted old wooden pews, lights, and flooring will be replaced during the Abbey’s summer renovation, and there will be a break in services from May 26th through September. Services will continue in the monks’ refectory for retreatants. Father Isaac Slater, prior, … [Read more...]