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By Pat Shea Associate editor The Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC), composed of pastoral council and ministry representatives from across the diocese, gathered at Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School in East Syracuse Nov. 21 for its final meeting of 2015. The meeting...
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By Katherine Long Editor Pope Francis has spoken often about the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and he has made it an important part of the celebration of the Year of Mercy. “So many people, including young people, are returning to the Sacrament of...
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The Holy Door at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse was ceremonially sealed Nov. 22, in anticipation of its opening Dec. 13 in celebration of the Year of Mercy. The door, located at the front right of the Cathedral, was hung with bunting in...
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By Father Christopher Seibt Contributing writer Editor’s note: Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, which will begin Dec. 8 and conclude Nov. 20, 2016. Father Christopher Seibt will explore various aspects of the jubilee in a...
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Start a new tradition with the Blessing of the Bambinelli By Pat Shea Associate editor Holiday traditions provide a wonderful opportunity to share the importance of faith and create special memories that can last a lifetime. This year, the Diocese of Syracuse invites...
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By Katherine Long Editor Bang Ayeil and Adit Meukuir, parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Syracuse, are the proud parents of Naywel, a 6th grader at Cathedral Academy at Pompei; Deng, a CAP 4th grader; and Nafoni, 18 months. Bang and Adit originally hail...
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St. Mary’s students raise money to help a child in need By Pat Shea Associate Editor Second grade student Mario Citra, 7; first grade student, Nora Cass, 6; and kindergartener Luke Locke, 5, from St. Mary’s Academy in Baldwinsville have never met Layla Hughes, but...
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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — Put down the weapons of war and work for justice, Pope Francis urged the people of the Central African Republic. “Even when the powers of hell are unleashed, Christians must rise to...
