May 29, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
Submitted by the Diocese of Syracuse | Office of Communications Rev. Matthew Rawson of Syracuse will become the newest priest in the Diocese of Syracuse when he is ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse on Saturday, June 2, 2018. The...
May 24, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
Submitted by Catholic Charities of Oswego County FULTON — Faith Formation students from Oswego’s St. Paul’s Church and the staff at Catholic Charities of Oswego County (CCOC), have created and donated a variety of artwork to decorate the agency’s new location, said...
May 23, 2018 | Briefs, Local
Sixth-grade boys and girls from nine parochial grammar schools united to play the 22nd Annual Goodwill Basketball Games March 10. This year’s games were hosted by Bishop Ludden in Syracuse. Varsity coaches from Bishop Ludden, Bishop Grimes and Christian Brothers...
May 23, 2018 | Briefs, Local
Several “Solitude on a Busy Highway” events are slated next month at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in Niskayuna, N.Y. June 4, 7-9 p.m., Dream Group. Presenter: Sister Carol Davis, OP, MA, Counselor Emeritus. $25/class. To register contact...
May 23, 2018 | Briefs, Local
A free movie night with popcorn and refreshments is set for June 12 at Church of the Holy Family in Vernon. “Let There Be Light,” directed by and starring Kevin Sorbo, will be shown at 6 p.m. at 4352 Peterboro St. The evening is sponsored by the Secular Franciscans of...
May 23, 2018 | Briefs, Local
All are welcome to the Holy Family Annual Memorial Day Service to be held May 26 from 4:45 to 6 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. This year Onondaga County’s Gold Star Mothers will be honored and will process, with Veterans, behind a Color Guard...
May 23, 2018 | Briefs, Local
Three special events are scheduled to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary: June 2: REVIVE! Catholic Women’s Retreat and Resource Fair, 9-11:30 a.m., Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Drive, Syracuse, with Retreat Leader Anne Costa, Catholic...
May 23, 2018 | Briefs, Local, Obituaries
Sister M. Helen Hemmer, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died on Friday, May 18, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton. She was born on Oct. 6, 1927, in Syracuse and given the name Elizabeth. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas...
May 22, 2018 | Briefs, Local
Is your wife hiding the remote control? Does your husband appear to have a hearing problem? Why not enjoy a fun, practical evening discussing real issues in marriage with marriage veterans Chris and Linda Padgett? The Office of Family and Respect Life will present...
May 22, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
The Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Syracuse will host Catholic Schools Day at NBT Stadium in Syracuse on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. All are welcome to attend! The Syracuse Chiefs will face the Scranton Railriders and game festivities will begin at 1:05...
May 9, 2018 | Briefs, Local
Bishop Cunningham and the Vocations Team of the Diocese of Syracuse invite you to learn more about the priesthood and hear stories from the priests of our diocese. The evening will feature prayer, dinner, conversation, and Q & A. Open to young men between the ages...
May 8, 2018 | Briefs, Local
Women 18 years and older are invited to spend a day focusing on their hopes, dreams, and what their innermost heart feels called to do during a Day of Discernment, Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 500 Brookford Rd.,...
May 7, 2018 | Briefs, Local
The Catholic Sun won two awards at the 40th Annual Syracuse Press Club Professional Recognition Awards Dinner on May 5 at the Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse. Associate Editor Tom Maguire won First Place for Non-Daily Newspaper Human Interest Feature or Series for...
May 5, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
Bishop Borys Gudziak — bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Vladimir the Great of Paris; director of external relations for the Greek Catholic Church; president of the Ukrainian Catholic University in L’viv, Ukraine; and native of Syracuse — will speak at...
May 3, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers will host three Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage ExperienceTM Events in May: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church 90 Melrose Rd., Auburn Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7 p.m. Our Lady of Hope...
May 3, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
Women 18 years and older are invited to spend a day focusing on their hopes, dreams, and what their innermost heart feels called to do during a Day of Discernment, Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 500 Brookford Rd.,...
May 2, 2018 | Briefs, Local
UTICA — Theology Uncorked, a session with talk, food, and wine, has a new venue this month. Father Thomas R. Servatius, from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Utica, will be the guest speaker Tuesday, May 8, at The Grapevine in the New Hartford Shopping Center, 120...
May 1, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news, Local, US & World
Onondaga Community College will hold its 55th commencement May 1, during which nearly 1,100 students will be eligible to receive degrees. Also receiving an honorary degree will be Michael Melara, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse,...
Apr 25, 2018 | Briefs, Latest news
Submitted by the Office of Communications Bishop Robert J. Cunningham will celebrate the 9:45 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Sunday, April 29, as part of Blue Sunday, the National Day of Prayer for Abused Children. The Mass will coincide with...
Apr 25, 2018 | Briefs, Obituaries
Sister Judith Ann Howley, CSJ (Sister Mary Lawrence), 76, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 58 years. Sister Judith was born in Schenectady on May 7, 1941, daughter of the...
Apr 25, 2018 | Briefs
The Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in Niskayuna has scheduled the following programs: May 11, 6 p.m., Girls’ Night Out, “Finding Humor and Holiness in Everyday Moments.” Presenter: Sister Marilyn R. Vassallo, CSJ. $25....
Apr 19, 2018 | Briefs
We connected with Sister Anne Lamoreaux, who is a Daughter of Charity and taught at Seton Catholic Central in the 1980’s. We are currently looking at renovating our Chapel and we wanted to strengthening our ties with the Seton Shrine. Sr. Anne Marie donated her...
Apr 19, 2018 | Briefs
Submitted by Judy Carr BALDWINSVILLE — David Babcock of Liverpool has won St. Augustine Parish’s Sister Pat Geary Award. Each March, close to Feast of St. Joseph on the 19th, the parish presents the memorial award to someone who personifies...
Apr 19, 2018 | Briefs
The Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in Niskayuna is offering several programs: • April 25, 7 p.m., An Evening of Prayer & Music “By the Way” with Mary Anne Brown. Free- will offering; $5 of each CD purchase will benefit the...
Apr 19, 2018 | Briefs
Theologian, professor, and award-winning author Tim Muldoon, Ph.D., will speak Wednesday, April 25, at Le Moyne College. Dr. Muldoon will address what it means to live against the grain — to understand that we are part of a larger mission to...
Apr 10, 2018 | Briefs
Submitted by Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Catholic Charities of Onondaga County will honor several individuals at the 33rd annual House of Providence Dinner. More than 600 guests will attend the event on May 9th, 2018, at the SRC Arena. The...
Apr 10, 2018 | Briefs
Submitted by Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County (www.catholiccharitiesom.org) will host the Starfish Awards Luncheon to honor those in our community who are making a difference in the lives of others. This...
Apr 10, 2018 | Briefs
By Catholic News Service GREENSBURG, Pa. — Father Medil Sacay Aseo, 63, a priest from the Philippines who is serving in the Diocese of Greensburg’s International Priests Program, has been appointed bishop of the Diocese of Tagum in the Philippines...
Apr 5, 2018 | Briefs
Immaculate Conception School held a dress-down day March 23. Each student was allowed to dress out of uniform and give $1 to support childhood cancer research at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. This fundraiser operated through the Fayetteville Fire...
Apr 5, 2018 | Briefs
Volunteers play a vital role in the Hospice program at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital by providing care and support for terminally ill patients, their families, and friends. Lourdes is offering a training program for those interested in working as...
