The images of the priesthood and religious life today are far from the Bells of St. Mary’s days. Portrayals of a lonely, unhappy priests and women religious abound. Confusion, misinformation and doubt cloud perceptions of religious life. “Many people don’t have an understanding of religious life. They think of images…
SUN photo(s) Paul FinchAs the needs of the church increase, so has the need for priests to administer the sacraments. For all of life’s changes, priests are a vital component, from blessing a couple’s first child to praying over a dying parishioner. With clergy numbers diminishing and lay involvement on…
Nov. 14-20, 2002 By Adele DelSavio/ SUN contributing writerOSWEGO — St. Mary’s bell tower can be seen from everywhere in Oswego. The tallest structure in the city, it is considered a landmark by the locals. It is especially striking when it is lit up at night. The bell tower was…
Nov. 21 – 27, 2002 By Deacon Tom Picciano/ SUN contributing writerJOHNSON CITY — People come to malls to shop, congregate, pass time and in recent weeks, to demonstrate. On Saturday mornings at the Oakdale Mall, things are no different from what happens at hundreds of other malls across the…
ROME — Some things have changed at Transfiguration School in Rome, but other things have stayed the same. A Thanksgiving tradition of having a school-wide turkey dinner with all of the fixings continued on Nov. 21, as students hosted bus drivers, volunteers, and other dignitaries from the community for the…
Heather Colonnese has traveled to several different cities and countries since she graduated from college, but she says none of these trips has been as “overwhelming” as her recent trip to Colombia. Colonnese, a campus minister at Le Moyne College, spent eight days in Colombia this past July. Colonnese started…
Nov. 28 – Dec. 4, 02Hope for the HolidaysBy Karen Kukla/ SUN contributing writer Local organization helps those touched by loss of a loved one during a hectic holiday season. Therese Schoeneck knows that sometimes the saddest holiday story can have a happy ending. She remembers the six months after…
By Kelly Homan Rodoski/ SUN contributing writerEAST SYRACUSE — The Diocesan Pastoral Council was privy to some groundbreaking discussion during its Nov. 16 plenary session, held at Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School. Bishop Thomas Costello, director of Priest Personnel, began an exchange of ideas with council members about the process…
Christian Brothers Academy stops Red Raiders 31-27 in sectional title game Fulton has yet to figure out how to beat Christian Brothers Academy. Sophomore Greg Paulus threw for over 180 yards and three touchdowns, while running for a score as the Brothers defeated Fulton 31-27 for the Section III Class…
By Blessed Sacrament staff/ SUN contributing writers“We can make a difference, we can make a change. We can make the sun shine through the rain.” These were the words enthusiastically sung out by the senior youth group of St. Therese the Little Flower of Jesus Church and Our Lady of…