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Bishop Richard J. Malone released the following statement regarding the Education Investment Tax Credit:

“I am pleased that Governor Cuomo has included the Education Investment Tax Credit in his budget message and the Senate has approved the tax credit bill.

“We know too well the increasing financial burdens placed on families with children in Catholic schools, and families who want to send their children to Catholic schools. Enactment of the education investment tax credit is a game changer, providing families the option of a Catholic or private school education for their children.

“The tax credit would stabilize Catholic school enrollment, easing the pressure on tuition, resulting in financial savings to all families.

“The Diocese of Buffalo will continue to be at the forefront of advocacy efforts to get this legislation enacted. It is my hope that the EITC will become law during the current legislative session.”

Kaitlyn Hogg, a 14-year-old high school freshman from St. Gregory the Great Parish, Williamsville, was the youth award recipient at the presentation of the Pro-Vita Awards on Saturday at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna.

The Pro-Vita Awards are presented by the diocesan Office for Pro-Life Activities to people who have labored tirelessly for the pro-life cause. Other award recipients were: Organization - 40 Days for Life, Peter Adornetto, regional coordinator; Lay - Marilyn Neil, retired registered nurse, former patient representative, Sisters Hospital, Buffalo; Religious - Father Martin X. Moleski, SJ, professor, Canisius College/Jesuit Community; and Professional - Judith O’Mara, director of adoption and foster care, Baker Victory Services.

Ordinary time, not so ordinary