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‘Utica Irish,’ construction company celebrate St. Pat’s with charity

by wputmon | Mar 21, 2023 | Local | 0

Worthy causes were promoted March 11 in Utica. The check is signed by the “Utica Irish” who, no...

Quick Questions About Lent with Amy Wojcikowski

by wputmon | Mar 21, 2023 | Local | 0
Quick Questions About Lent with Msgr. Neal Quartier

by wputmon | Mar 21, 2023 | Local | 0
An annual Irish celebration again starts as it should: with Mass

by wputmon | Mar 21, 2023 | Local | 0
Chenango ICC students learn about and share Stations of the Cross

by wputmon | Mar 21, 2023 | Brief - photos | 0

Pope Francis ‘new approach’ leads to ‘positive steps forward’ in Indigenous-Catholic relations, say experts

by wputmon | Mar 2, 2023 | Pope Francis & Vatican | 0

By Gina Christian (OSV News) — As he marks the tenth year of his papacy, Pope Francis has...

Faith on the frontlines: How the pope’s support is manifested in Ukraine

by wputmon | Mar 2, 2023 | Pope Francis & Vatican | 0
‘Sorry’ is not enough: Abuse victims need answers, support, pope says

by wputmon | Mar 2, 2023 | Pope Francis & Vatican | 0
Pope remembers late L.A. bishop’s ‘profound concern for the poor’

by wputmon | Mar 2, 2023 | Pope Francis & Vatican | 0
Visiting his family, pope celebrates feast of Christ the King

by Tom Cuskey | Nov 22, 2022 | Pope Francis & Vatican | 0

At funeral, pope remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’

by Tom Cuskey | Jan 5, 2023 | Featured, US & World | 0

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service January 5, 2023 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict...

UPDATE: Tens of thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Basilica

by Tom Cuskey | Jan 3, 2023 | US & World | 0
Supreme Court overturns Roe in anticipated Dobbs decision

by wputmon | Jun 24, 2022 | US & World | 0
NYS Bishops Statement on a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State

by Tom Cuskey | May 16, 2022 | US & World | 0
Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion indicates overturn of Roe decision

by Tom Cuskey | May 3, 2022 | US & World | 0

A prayer for continued graces for Pope

by wputmon | Mar 13, 2023 | Bishop Lucia | 0

Many of us do not remember what we were doing on a certain day ten years ago or for that matter...

Look to the mountaintop and pay attention to Jesus

by wputmon | Feb 28, 2023 | Bishop Lucia | 0
Go beyond fish sticks and try virtue for Lent

by wputmon | Feb 13, 2023 | Bishop Lucia | 0
As Mark notes, we are bound by a greater law

by wputmon | Jan 31, 2023 | Bishop Lucia | 0
Ponder deep meaning of ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’

by Tom Cuskey | Jan 6, 2023 | Bishop Lucia | 0

Synod Preparation: Diocesan Summary of Listening Session Input Diocese of Syracuse, NY

by Tom Cuskey | Jul 6, 2022 | Synod | 0

Diocesan Summary of Listening Session Input Diocese of Syracuse, NY Editor’s note: this is...

Synod Listening sessions take the process into Spring

by wputmon | Mar 9, 2022 | Local, Synod | 0
Bishop Lucia to hold special listening sessions

by wputmon | Mar 2, 2022 | Local, Synod | 0
Updated schedule of synodal listening sessions in PCAs

by wputmon | Feb 9, 2022 | Synod | 0
Listening sessions continue to provide input for the Synod

by wputmon | Feb 2, 2022 | Local, Synod | 0

After a year with COVID-19, glimmers of hope and light emerge

by wputmon | Mar 24, 2021 | Coronavirus, Local | 0

A year after the coronavirus pandemic turned life upside down, wide vaccine availability and time's passage spur assessments of losses and lessons learned.

At Catholic Charities, ‘We had to learn to adapt’

by wputmon | Mar 24, 2021 | Coronavirus, Local | 0
As Catholic school communities faced pandemic challenges, ‘nobody gave up’

by wputmon | Mar 24, 2021 | Coronavirus, Local | 0
A year of loss and challenges; an opportunity for reflection and growth

by wputmon | Mar 24, 2021 | Coronavirus, Local | 0
Public Masses resume on feast of Pentecost with prayers for rebirth

by klong | May 31, 2020 | Coronavirus, Local | 0

Pope Francis & Vatican

Pope Francis ‘new approach’ leads to ‘positive steps forward’ in Indigenous-Catholic relations, say experts

Pope Francis ‘new approach’ ...

Mar 2, 2023

Faith on the frontlines: How the pope’s support is manifested in Ukraine

Faith on the frontlines: How the pope...

Mar 2, 2023

‘Sorry’ is not enough: Abuse victims need answers, support, pope says

‘Sorry’ is not enough: Abuse...

Mar 2, 2023

Pope remembers late L.A. bishop’s ‘profound concern for the poor’

Pope remembers late L.A. bishop’s ...

Mar 2, 2023

Visiting his family, pope celebrates feast of Christ the King

Visiting his family, pope celebrates fea...

Nov 22, 2022

Photos from St Marianne Cope Anniversary Mass

Photos from St Marianne Cope Anniversary...

Oct 24, 2022

Pope Francis’ homily on the 60th anniversary of opening of Vatican II

Pope Francis’ homily on the 60th anniver...

Oct 12, 2022

British Catholics, Pope Francis pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

British Catholics, Pope Francis pay trib...

Sep 14, 2022

Pope brings apology to Arctic Indigenous communities

Pope brings apology to Arctic Indigenous...

Aug 3, 2022

Caring for God’s creation: Living Laudato Si’

Caring for God’s creation: Living Laudat...

Jul 20, 2022

In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning

In interview, pope condemns abortion, sa...

Jul 6, 2022

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2022

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR...

Mar 2, 2022

Retired pope has full support of Pope Francis, aide says

Retired pope has full support of Pope Fr...

Feb 10, 2022

Vatican confirms pope to visit Malta in April

Vatican confirms pope to visit Malta in ...

Feb 10, 2022

Pope: Synodality about listening to the Spirit, not a ‘majority consensus’

Pope: Synodality about listening to the ...

Jan 19, 2022

Denying dignity of work is an ‘injustice,’ pope says

Denying dignity of work is an ‘injustice...

Jan 19, 2022

Vatican publishes regulations for official promoters of sainthood causes

Vatican publishes regulations for offici...

Oct 15, 2021

Pope plans day of listening, prayer with the poor in Assisi

Pope plans day of listening, prayer with...

Oct 15, 2021

By listening to Holy Spirit, synod can be process of healing, pope says

By listening to Holy Spirit, synod can b...

Oct 13, 2021

Pope to begin synodal process with Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope to begin synodal process with Mass ...

Oct 7, 2021

Vatican: Racial, religious bigotry leads to human rights violations

Vatican: Racial, religious bigotry leads...

Sep 23, 2021

Pope plans to visit climate change conference in Glasgow

Pope plans to visit climate change confe...

Sep 2, 2021

Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control

Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as T...

Aug 26, 2021

Seek God through a relationship with Christ, others, pope says at Angelus

Seek God through a relationship with Chr...

Aug 23, 2021

Pope encourages people to rediscover importance of Sunday liturgy

Pope encourages people to rediscover imp...

Aug 23, 2021

Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica

Pope released from hospital, prays at Ro...

Jul 14, 2021

Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope

Hundreds gather outside hospital to gree...

Jul 12, 2021

Pope in ‘good condition’ after surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

Pope in ‘good condition’ aft...

Jul 5, 2021

Pope undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

Pope undergoes surgery at Rome’s G...

Jul 4, 2021

Pope to undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

Pope to undergo surgery at Rome’s ...

Jul 4, 2021

Pope asks all Catholics to step up commitment to saving creation

Pope asks all Catholics to step up commi...

May 26, 2021

Pope appeals for peace in Holy Land

Pope appeals for peace in Holy Land

May 19, 2021

Monthlong global rosary begins

Monthlong global rosary begins

May 6, 2021

Pope: Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all

Pope: Christ’s victory over death procla...

Apr 7, 2021

Easter season is time to seek the risen Lord, experience joy, pope says

Easter season is time to seek the risen ...

Apr 7, 2021

Hostility, violence are ‘betrayals’ of religion, pope says in Iraq

Hostility, violence are ‘betrayals’ of r...

Mar 10, 2021

Pope arrives in Iraq, promoting peace, tolerance, equality

Pope arrives in Iraq, promoting peace, t...

Mar 5, 2021

Pope: Honor martyrs by remaining faithful, working for a better Iraq

Pope: Honor martyrs by remaining faithfu...

Mar 5, 2021

Every call of God is a call of love, pope says

Every call of God is a call of love, pop...

Jan 18, 2021

Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Popes Francis, Benedict receive their fi...

Jan 14, 2021

In new year, share the blessing of your time, pope writes

In new year, share the blessing of your ...

Jan 6, 2021

Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including Washington archbishop

Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including...

Dec 2, 2020

Pope meets with NBA players’ union delegation at the Vatican

Pope meets with NBA players’ union...

Nov 23, 2020

McCarrick report summary cites lack of serious investigations of rumors

McCarrick report summary cites lack of s...

Nov 10, 2020

Report’s X-ray look into U.S. abuse scandal digs up pain, hope in transparency

Report’s X-ray look into U.S. abus...

Nov 10, 2020

McCarrick report called needed step toward accountability, transparency

McCarrick report called needed step towa...

Nov 10, 2020

Vatican report reveals omissions in Archbishop Vigano’s ‘testimony’

Vatican report reveals omissions in Arch...

Nov 10, 2020

Pope Francis, retired Pope Benedict questioned for McCarrick report

Pope Francis, retired Pope Benedict ques...

Nov 10, 2020

Fighting abuse: What Pope Francis has done during his pontificate

Fighting abuse: What Pope Francis has do...

Nov 10, 2020

Vatican report on investigation into ex-Cardinal McCarrick to be released Nov. 10

Vatican report on investigation into ex-...

Nov 6, 2020

Public Masses continue in Italy despite new COVID-19 restrictions

Public Masses continue in Italy despite ...

Nov 6, 2020

Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory

Pope announces new cardinals, including ...

Oct 28, 2020

Questions continue around film’s use of pope’s quote on civil unions

Questions continue around film’s u...

Oct 23, 2020

In new film, Pope Francis affirms gay people ‘are children of God,’ expresses support for legalizing civil unions

In new film, Pope Francis affirms gay pe...

Oct 21, 2020

Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

Pope has history of defending marriage, ...

Oct 21, 2020

Documentary and allegory: Director says star of ‘Francesco’ is humanity

Documentary and allegory: Director says ...

Oct 21, 2020

Pope, religious leaders pray for peace, greater care for one another

Pope, religious leaders pray for peace, ...

Oct 21, 2020

Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says in new encyclical

Belief in God as creator of all has prac...

Oct 4, 2020

Pope calls for politics to rediscover its vocation to work for common good

Pope calls for politics to rediscover it...

Oct 4, 2020

Pope to take his post-pandemic pleas to global stage

Pope to take his post-pandemic pleas to ...

Sep 2, 2020

U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says

U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity a...

Jun 30, 2020

Pope calls USCCB president to express solidarity, support amid turmoil in U.S.

Pope calls USCCB president to express so...

Jun 3, 2020

Cardinal suggests U.S. cities hold prayer events to promote healing

Cardinal suggests U.S. cities hold praye...

Jun 3, 2020

Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue

Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-...

Jun 3, 2020

From Vatican Gardens, pope leads rosary to pray for pandemic’s end

From Vatican Gardens, pope leads rosary ...

Jun 3, 2020

Prayer is powerful, life-giving, pope says

Prayer is powerful, life-giving, pope sa...

May 27, 2020

Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder

Pope clears way for beatification of Kni...

May 27, 2020

Vatican distributes notes on cleaning, protecting church objects

Vatican distributes notes on cleaning, p...

May 21, 2020

Wonder at gift of creation opens human hearts to prayer, pope says

Wonder at gift of creation opens human h...

May 21, 2020

Pope: Church’s preferential option for the poor is nonnegotiable

Pope: Church’s preferential option...

May 21, 2020

Pope asks Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action

Pope asks Catholics to join week of clim...

May 13, 2020

Let yourself be consoled by the Lord, pope says

Let yourself be consoled by the Lord, po...

May 8, 2020

Pope prays for media, journalists covering coronavirus pandemic

Pope prays for media, journalists coveri...

May 7, 2020

Pope encourages people to rediscover the need for prayer

Pope encourages people to rediscover the...

May 7, 2020

Pope prays for anonymous victims of coronavirus

Pope prays for anonymous victims of coro...

May 1, 2020

On St. Joseph feast day, pope prays for workers, employers

On St. Joseph feast day, pope prays for ...

May 1, 2020

Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I

Pope approves foundation promoting examp...

Apr 29, 2020

As lockdowns end, pope prays for prudence in behavior, judging others

As lockdowns end, pope prays for prudenc...

Apr 29, 2020

Jesus gives strength to face the unexpected, pope says

Jesus gives strength to face the unexpec...

Apr 27, 2020

Pope donates respirators, medical equipment to hospitals on name day

Pope donates respirators, medical equipm...

Apr 23, 2020

Pope prays for poor families and for the conversion of loan sharks

Pope prays for poor families and for the...

Apr 23, 2020

Pope postpones International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest

Pope postpones International Eucharistic...

Apr 23, 2020

Money, vanity, gossip will always divide communities, pope says

Money, vanity, gossip will always divide...

Apr 21, 2020

Pope’s ‘virtual’ congregations show true unity in prayer, Jesuit says

Pope’s ‘virtual’ congr...

Apr 16, 2020

Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday, is well, secretary says

Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday,...

Apr 16, 2020

Pope prays for elderly fearful of dying alone

Pope prays for elderly fearful of dying ...

Apr 15, 2020

On Easter, Pope calls for hope, peace, care for poor

On Easter, Pope calls for hope, peace, c...

Apr 15, 2020

Pope prays for ‘change of heart’ of people profiting off pandemic

Pope prays for ‘change of heart...

Apr 8, 2020

Pope sets up new commission to study women deacons

Pope sets up new commission to study wom...

Apr 8, 2020

Surgical masks, social distancing: Palm Sunday in Jerusalem’s Old City

Surgical masks, social distancing: Palm ...

Apr 7, 2020

Maintain routine, stay connected and rely on prayer, counselor advises

Maintain routine, stay connected and rel...

Apr 3, 2020

Pope moves Good Friday collection for Holy Land to September

Pope moves Good Friday collection for Ho...

Apr 3, 2020

Other than ‘bishop of Rome,’ yearbook lists papal titles as ‘historic’

Other than ‘bishop of Rome,’...

Apr 3, 2020

Pope encourages Catholics to contemplate ‘seven sorrows’ of Mary

Pope encourages Catholics to contemplate...

Apr 3, 2020

Vatican approves special ‘Mass in the Time of Pandemic’

Vatican approves special ‘Mass in ...

Apr 2, 2020

Remembering: St. John Paul was world’s conscience, modern-day apostle

Remembering: St. John Paul was worldR...

Apr 2, 2020

Pope offers Mass for those living in fear of pandemic

Pope offers Mass for those living in fea...

Apr 1, 2020

Pope calls for heartfelt compassion for those impacted by COVID-19

Pope calls for heartfelt compassion for ...

Mar 30, 2020

Pope joins U.N. call for immediate global cease-fire

Pope joins U.N. call for immediate globa...

Mar 30, 2020

Priority on economy over people may lead to ‘viral genocide,’ pope warns

Priority on economy over people may lead...

Mar 30, 2020

Papal academy says solidarity among ethical responses needed in pandemic

Papal academy says solidarity among ethi...

Mar 30, 2020

Vatican confirms pope does not have COVID-19

Vatican confirms pope does not have COVI...

Mar 29, 2020

COVID-19 is not God’s judgment, but a call to live differently, pope says

COVID-19 is not God’s judgment, bu...

Mar 28, 2020

Vatican releases pope’s pandemic-influenced plan for Holy Week, Easter

Vatican releases pope’s pandemic-i...

Mar 27, 2020

Pope thanks those who help, pray for vulnerable during pandemic

Pope thanks those who help, pray for vul...

Mar 27, 2020

Official living in same residence as pope is positive for COVID-19

Official living in same residence as pop...

Mar 26, 2020

What is a plenary indulgence?

What is a plenary indulgence?

Mar 26, 2020

Pope prays that world may overcome fear

Pope prays that world may overcome fear

Mar 26, 2020

Vatican asks bishops to help faithful celebrate Holy Week, Easter at home

Vatican asks bishops to help faithful ce...

Mar 25, 2020

Pope pays tribute to women religious caring for the sick

Pope pays tribute to women religious car...

Mar 25, 2020

Pope, Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic’s end

Pope, Christian leaders around the globe...

Mar 25, 2020

Pope: Personnel, priests caring for COVID-19 patients are heroes

Pope: Personnel, priests caring for COVI...

Mar 24, 2020

Complaining, inertia are seeds of the devil, pope says

Complaining, inertia are seeds of the de...

Mar 24, 2020

Naumann: Mark anniversary of ‘Gospel of Life’ with commitment to moms

Naumann: Mark anniversary of ‘Gosp...

Mar 24, 2020

‘Every man for himself’ is not a solution to pandemic, pope says

‘Every man for himself’ is n...

Mar 23, 2020

Pope prays for people in financial difficulty because of pandemic

Pope prays for people in financial diffi...

Mar 23, 2020

Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27

Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi...

Mar 23, 2020

Vatican says general absolution may be permissible during pandemic

Vatican says general absolution may be p...

Mar 20, 2020

If you can’t go to confession, take your sorrow directly to God, pope says

If you can’t go to confession, tak...

Mar 20, 2020

Vatican issues decree for Holy Week liturgies with pandemic restrictions

Vatican issues decree for Holy Week litu...

Mar 20, 2020

A united humanity will rise from pandemic-stricken world, pope says

A united humanity will rise from pandemi...

Mar 20, 2020

At Mass, pope prays for prisoners, families

At Mass, pope prays for prisoners, famil...

Mar 19, 2020

Papal devotion: Especially in times of trial, pope turns to St. Joseph

Papal devotion: Especially in times of t...

Mar 19, 2020

As lockdown continues, pope prays for lonely elderly

As lockdown continues, pope prays for lo...

Mar 17, 2020

Pope prays family relationships thrive while stuck at home

Pope prays family relationships thrive w...

Mar 16, 2020

Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic

Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatic...

Mar 16, 2020

Pope prays for clergy, public service employees working during lockdown

Pope prays for clergy, public service em...

Mar 16, 2020

Pope prays for pastors to find ways to minister amid pandemic

Pope prays for pastors to find ways to m...

Mar 13, 2020

Pope asks Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action in May

Pope asks Catholics to join week of clim...

Mar 3, 2020

Never engage in dialogue with the devil, pope says

Never engage in dialogue with the devil,...

Mar 2, 2020

Pope entrusts world threatened by coronavirus pandemic to Mary

Pope entrusts world threatened by corona...

Mar 12, 2020

Pope: Lent is a time to reflect on God’s love, not ‘useless sermons’

Pope: Lent is a time to reflect on God&#...

Feb 27, 2020

Pope skips penance service with Rome clergy due to mild cold

Pope skips penance service with Rome cle...

Feb 27, 2020

Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community

Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon regi...

Feb 21, 2020

For religious, God’s love is worth more than any earthly good, pope says

For religious, God’s love is worth...

Feb 3, 2020

God will be merciful to those who show mercy to others, pope says

God will be merciful to those who show m...

Jan 30, 2020

Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican

Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican

Jan 24, 2020

Hospitality is an important ecumenical virtue, pope says

Hospitality is an important ecumenical v...

Jan 22, 2020

Pope decries ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-Semitism

Pope decries ‘barbaric resurgence&...

Jan 21, 2020

God’s word can never be ‘enchained,’ pope says at audience

God’s word can never be ‘enc...

Jan 16, 2020

Preaching one thing, doing another is ‘pastoral schizophrenia,’ pope says

Preaching one thing, doing another is &#...

Jan 16, 2020

Retired pope, Vatican cardinal write book defending priestly celibacy

Retired pope, Vatican cardinal write boo...

Jan 13, 2020

Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats

Amid threat of war, world must not give ...

Jan 9, 2020

Pope sets special day to honor, study, share the Bible

Pope sets special day to honor, study, s...

Jan 9, 2020

Don’t let the devil light ‘fire’ of war in your heart, pope says

Don’t let the devil light ‘f...

Jan 9, 2020

Life’s trials train Christians to be sensitive to others, pope says

Life’s trials train Christians to ...

Jan 8, 2020

Worldly spirit blurs lines between good, evil, pope says

Worldly spirit blurs lines between good,...

Jan 7, 2020

Pope begins New Year with apology, prayers for peace

Pope begins New Year with apology, praye...

Jan 2, 2020

When it comes to pope, social media comments don’t always reflect reality

When it comes to pope, social media comm...

Dec 19, 2019

Pope lifts secrecy obligation for those who report having been abused

Pope lifts secrecy obligation for those ...

Dec 18, 2019

Set up a Nativity scene, pray there before Christmas, pope suggests

Set up a Nativity scene, pray there befo...

Dec 18, 2019

Pope blesses Nativity scene statues, calls them signs of God’s love

Pope blesses Nativity scene statues, cal...

Dec 18, 2019

World needs peacemakers, not empty words, pope says in message

World needs peacemakers, not empty words...

Dec 12, 2019

Go to confession, let yourself be consoled, pope says

Go to confession, let yourself be consol...

Dec 11, 2019

Pope calls for teaching youth to be active citizens

Pope calls for teaching youth to be acti...

Dec 9, 2019

Pope asks Catholics to set up, be enchanted by a Nativity scene

Pope asks Catholics to set up, be enchan...

Dec 4, 2019

Pope returns part of relic of Jesus’ crib to Holy Land

Pope returns part of relic of Jesus’ cri...

Dec 4, 2019

Pope ends Japan trip with visit to Jesuit university

Pope ends Japan trip with visit to Jesui...

Nov 26, 2019

Powerful nations protect all life, pope says in Japan

Powerful nations protect all life, pope ...

Nov 25, 2019

Concern for inmates, prison reform is obligatory act of mercy, pope says

Concern for inmates, prison reform is ob...

Nov 11, 2019

Christ wants to redeem everyone, pope tells mission teams

Christ wants to redeem everyone, pope te...

Nov 11, 2019

All of life should be journey toward God, pope says at memorial Mass

All of life should be journey toward God...

Nov 4, 2019

The Christian battle is against evil, not people, pope says

The Christian battle is against evil, no...

Oct 9, 2019

Without Holy Spirit, preaching becomes proselytizing, pope says

Without Holy Spirit, preaching becomes p...

Oct 2, 2019

Pope names Maltese bishop as pro-secretary of Synod of Bishops

Pope names Maltese bishop as pro-secreta...

Oct 2, 2019

Calumny, slander is a ‘diabolical cancer,’ pope says

Calumny, slander is a ‘diabolical ...

Sep 26, 2019

Being elected pope doesn’t wash away one’s sins, pope says

Being elected pope doesn’t wash aw...

Sep 26, 2019

Commitment to fighting climate change still weak, pope says

Commitment to fighting climate change st...

Sep 24, 2019

Pope, patriarch discuss canon law’s relationship to ecumenism

Pope, patriarch discuss canon law’...

Sep 19, 2019

Priesthood is a gift, not a job, pope says

Priesthood is a gift, not a job, pope sa...

Sep 19, 2019

Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty, pope tells new bishops

Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get d...

Sep 18, 2019

Remember your politicians in prayer, pope says

Remember your politicians in prayer, pop...

Sep 16, 2019

God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus

God conquers evil with love, forgiveness...

Sep 16, 2019

Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says

Life without parole is not a solution to...

Sep 16, 2019

Pope wanted apostles’ relics united to encourage Christian unity

Pope wanted apostles’ relics unite...

Sep 13, 2019

On 9/11, pope greets Vatican, Muslim leaders promoting world peace

On 9/11, pope greets Vatican, Muslim lea...

Sep 11, 2019

New cardinals: Pope’s choices stress dialogue, care for poor

New cardinals: Pope’s choices stre...

Sep 9, 2019

Synods are not for deal-making, but for listening to Spirit, pope says

Synods are not for deal-making, but for ...

Sep 4, 2019

Marking start of WWII, Polish, German bishops urge new peace efforts

Marking start of WWII, Polish, German bi...

Sep 4, 2019

Climbers exist inside the church, too, pope says

Climbers exist inside the church, too, p...

Sep 3, 2019

Repent, convert, pray, give up fossil fuels, pope says

Repent, convert, pray, give up fossil fu...

Sep 3, 2019

Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October

Pope to create 13 new cardinals in Octob...

Sep 3, 2019

New cardinals: Pope’s choices stress dialogue, care for poor

New cardinals: Pope’s choices stre...

Sep 3, 2019

Pope: Proclaim God’s love through care for needy

Pope: Proclaim God’s love through ...

Aug 29, 2019

‘ABCs’ of Christian charity require helping those in need, official says

‘ABCs’ of Christian charity ...

Aug 23, 2019

Hypocrisy of ‘spiritual tourism’ destroys the church, pope says

Hypocrisy of ‘spiritual tourism...

Aug 22, 2019

Investigation underway into cause for sainthood for martyrs of Burundi

Investigation underway into cause for sa...

Aug 21, 2019

Pope applauds launch of abuse investigation center in Chile

Pope applauds launch of abuse investigat...

Aug 21, 2019

Bishop calls for prayers after pair of quakes rattle Californians

Bishop calls for prayers after pair of q...

Jul 10, 2019

Receive Communion every time as if it were the first time, pope says

Receive Communion every time as if it we...

Jul 10, 2019

Pope announces themes for upcoming WYD celebrations

Pope announces themes for upcoming WYD c...

Jul 10, 2019

Calming consciences: Pope gives seafarer chaplains special powers

Calming consciences: Pope gives seafarer...

Jul 10, 2019

Pope meets Putin; two leaders talk about Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela

Pope meets Putin; two leaders talk about...

Jul 9, 2019

Pope gives relics of St. Peter to Orthodox patriarch

Pope gives relics of St. Peter to Orthod...

Jul 3, 2019

Pope to celebrate Mass with migrants, refugees

Pope to celebrate Mass with migrants, re...

Jul 2, 2019

Pope to canonize Blessed John Henry Newman in Rome Oct. 13

Pope to canonize Blessed John Henry Newm...

Jul 1, 2019

Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communion, pope says at audience

Holy Spirit conducts symphony of communi...

Jun 20, 2019

Mitigate global warming, spare further injustice to poor, pope says

Mitigate global warming, spare further i...

Jun 14, 2019

Christians are called to serve, not use others, pope says

Christians are called to serve, not use ...

Jun 11, 2019

Be witnesses of love, pope tells charismatic movement

Be witnesses of love, pope tells charism...

Jun 10, 2019

Holy Spirit ‘brings order to our frenzy,’ pope says

Holy Spirit ‘brings order to our f...

Jun 10, 2019

Pope urges Romanian leaders to care for country’s poor, disadvantaged

Pope urges Romanian leaders to care for ...

May 31, 2019

Prayer not possible without Holy Spirit, pope says at audience

Prayer not possible without Holy Spirit,...

May 22, 2019

Pope asks Italian bishops finally to implement tribunal reforms

Pope asks Italian bishops finally to imp...

May 22, 2019

Be merciful ministers of Christ, pope tells new priests

Be merciful ministers of Christ, pope te...

May 13, 2019

Pope: Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can become worldly businesses

Pope: Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can ...

May 10, 2019

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse...

May 9, 2019

Pope draws lessons from Mother Teresa in city of her birth

Pope draws lessons from Mother Teresa in...

May 8, 2019

Church needs joyful disciples, pope tells young people, deaf association

Church needs joyful disciples, pope tell...

Apr 25, 2019

Jesus replaced law of revenge with law of love, pope says

Jesus replaced law of revenge with law o...

Apr 24, 2019

Balkans visit: Pope to touch sensitive issues of ecumenism, migration

Balkans visit: Pope to touch sensitive i...

Apr 24, 2019

Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter

Only risen Christ can bring peace to wor...

Apr 21, 2019

Pope makes surprise visit to community for people with Alzheimer’s

Pope makes surprise visit to community f...

Apr 15, 2019

Embrace the cross, trust God will triumph, pope says on Palm Sunday

Embrace the cross, trust God will triump...

Apr 15, 2019

At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace

At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope...

Apr 11, 2019

Human trafficking is ‘crime against humanity,’ pope says

Human trafficking is ‘crime agains...

Apr 11, 2019

Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis

Retired pope publishes reflection on abu...

Apr 11, 2019

Digital apostle: Pope cites tech whiz as role model for young people

Digital apostle: Pope cites tech whiz as...

Apr 11, 2019

People can call Jesus at any moment; he is always there, pope says

People can call Jesus at any moment; he ...

Apr 8, 2019

Pope asks anti-trafficking nun to write Way of Cross meditations

Pope asks anti-trafficking nun to write ...

Apr 5, 2019

Pray with courage, pope says in morning homily

Pray with courage, pope says in morning ...

Apr 4, 2019

People should not fear difference, but division, pope says at audience

People should not fear difference, but d...

Apr 4, 2019

Education, dialogue essential for peace, say pope and king

Education, dialogue essential for peace,...

Apr 3, 2019

Pope issues new child protection law, guidelines for Vatican City State

Pope issues new child protection law, gu...

Mar 29, 2019

Pope praises service of Italian missionary sister in Africa

Pope praises service of Italian missiona...

Mar 27, 2019

Gospel builds one’s immunity against selfishness, pope tells students

Gospel builds one’s immunity again...

Mar 27, 2019

Mary inspires, assists those seeking their vocation, pope says

Mary inspires, assists those seeking the...

Mar 25, 2019

Right to access clean water must be defended, pope says

Right to access clean water must be defe...

Mar 25, 2019

Prayer, dialogue, enthusiasm are key to making good choices, pope says

Prayer, dialogue, enthusiasm are key to ...

Mar 25, 2019

Pope praises Catholic tourism group dedicated to young people

Pope praises Catholic tourism group dedi...

Mar 22, 2019

Honor Christian heritage by promoting solidarity, pope tells lawmakers

Honor Christian heritage by promoting so...

Mar 22, 2019

God’s will is clear: to seek out, save humanity from evil, pope says

God’s will is clear: to seek out, ...

Mar 21, 2019

Faith and flowers: Special rules keep God’s house simply beautiful

Faith and flowers: Special rules keep Go...

Mar 14, 2019

USCCB publishes revised translation of rite for blessing holy oils

USCCB publishes revised translation of r...

Mar 12, 2019

U.S. Jewish groups react to Vatican decision to release Pius XII archives

U.S. Jewish groups react to Vatican deci...

Mar 7, 2019

Lent begins with reminder of all that fades away, pope says

Lent begins with reminder of all that fa...

Mar 6, 2019

Number of priests declined for first time in decade, Vatican says

Number of priests declined for first tim...

Mar 6, 2019

God’s kingdom comes through gentleness, not violence, pope says

God’s kingdom comes through gentle...

Mar 6, 2019

Lent is time to let go of ‘destructive’ selfishness, pope says

Lent is time to let go of ‘destructive’ ...

Mar 6, 2019

Pope: No more excuses; time for ‘all-out battle’ against crime of abuse

Pope: No more excuses; time for ‘a...

Feb 24, 2019

Summit emphasizes global nature of abuse crisis, need to put victims first

Summit emphasizes global nature of abuse...

Feb 24, 2019

Summit affirms need to hold bishops accountable, U.S. cardinal says

Summit affirms need to hold bishops acco...

Feb 24, 2019

Measures to help protect minors are imminent, summit moderator says

Measures to help protect minors are immi...

Feb 24, 2019

Bishops must see press as allies, not enemies, Mexican journalist says

Bishops must see press as allies, not en...

Feb 24, 2019

Archbishop Coleridge: ‘Copernican revolution’ needed to tackle abuse

Archbishop Coleridge: ‘Copernican ...

Feb 24, 2019

Pope, bishops look at what they have done, failed to do to prevent abuse

Pope, bishops look at what they have don...

Feb 24, 2019

Secrecy must ‘go out the window,’ Irish archbishop says

Secrecy must ‘go out the window,&#...

Feb 24, 2019

Lack of transparency harms church, justice, victims, cardinal says

Lack of transparency harms church, justi...

Feb 24, 2019

Church credibility ruined by silent hypocrisy, sister tells summit

Church credibility ruined by silent hypo...

Feb 24, 2019

Vatican official urges reconsidering ‘pontifical secret’ in abuse cases

Vatican official urges reconsidering ...

Feb 22, 2019

Harming a child must be ‘line in the sand’ for removal, cardinal says

Harming a child must be ‘line in t...

Feb 22, 2019

Cardinal Cupich asks for new structure to ensure bishops’ accountability

Cardinal Cupich asks for new structure t...

Feb 22, 2019

Can the church step up, lead way in protecting children, cardinal asks

Can the church step up, lead way in prot...

Feb 22, 2019

Cardinal Tobin: New ‘Nostra Aetate’ moment needed from abuse summit

Cardinal Tobin: New ‘Nostra Aetate...

Feb 22, 2019

Clericalism, abuse of power, at heart of sex abuse crisis, cardinal says

Clericalism, abuse of power, at heart of...

Feb 21, 2019

Bishops at summit consider 21 action items to handle, prevent abuse

Bishops at summit consider 21 action ite...

Feb 21, 2019

At summit, survivors expose ‘cancer’ of clergy sex abuse

At summit, survivors expose ‘cance...

Feb 21, 2019

Pope, on flight, talks about dialogue, war, abuse of women religious

Pope, on flight, talks about dialogue, w...

Feb 5, 2019

Jesuit Father Arrupe’s sainthood cause officially opens in Rome

Jesuit Father Arrupe’s sainthood c...

Feb 6, 2019

Bishops must protect their flock from abuse at all costs, archbishop says

Bishops must protect their flock from ab...

Feb 21, 2019

Vatican summit opens with acknowledgment of evil committed

Vatican summit opens with acknowledgment...

Feb 21, 2019

Witness to Christ with love, pope tells Catholics on Arabian Peninsula

Witness to Christ with love, pope tells ...

Feb 5, 2019

Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says

Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unac...

Feb 18, 2019

True belief leads to respect, peace, pope says at interreligious meeting

True belief leads to respect, peace, pop...

Feb 4, 2019

Pope to politicians: Defend the unborn as cornerstones of common good

Pope to politicians: Defend the unborn a...

Feb 4, 2019

Pope calls on world leaders to eradicate poverty, hunger

Pope calls on world leaders to eradicate...

Feb 14, 2019

Pope meets head of Microsoft to discuss ethics in technology, AI

Pope meets head of Microsoft to discuss ...

Feb 14, 2019

Pope calls on world leaders to tackle causes of human trafficking

Pope calls on world leaders to tackle ca...

Feb 13, 2019

Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals

Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit...

Feb 13, 2019

Real Catholic media don’t look for heretics everywhere, official says

Real Catholic media don’t look for...

Jan 28, 2019

Keep God’s love alive, pope tells young people at World Youth Day

Keep God’s love alive, pope tells ...

Jan 25, 2019

Vatican summit to create task force to aid bishops in safeguarding

Vatican summit to create task force to a...

Jan 24, 2019

Resource not risk: Pope reflects on using social media for good

Resource not risk: Pope reflects on usin...

Jan 24, 2019

Pope invites young people to join global prayer network online

Pope invites young people to join global...

Jan 22, 2019

Lord’s Prayer is reaching out for father’s loving embrace, pope says

Lord’s Prayer is reaching out for ...

Jan 16, 2019

Vatican communications reform adds staff to Vatican press office

Vatican communications reform adds staff...

Jan 11, 2019

Prayer has the power to change lives, hearts, pope says

Prayer has the power to change lives, he...

Jan 9, 2019

‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten world peace, pope tells diplomats

‘Nationalistic tendencies’ threaten worl...

Jan 9, 2019

Vatican: Investigation underway of bishop accused of abuse, misconduct

Vatican: Investigation underway of bisho...

Jan 5, 2019

Top officials of Vatican press office resign

Top officials of Vatican press office re...

Dec 31, 2018

Abuse expert hopes summit will include bishops’ accountability

Abuse expert hopes summit will include b...

Dec 31, 2018

Vatican opens medical clinic for the homeless

Vatican opens medical clinic for the hom...

Dec 26, 2018

In Christmas message, pope prays for peace, brotherhood

In Christmas message, pope prays for pea...

Dec 25, 2018

Church will spare no effort to end abuse, pope tells Curia

Church will spare no effort to end abuse...

Dec 21, 2018

Pope’s 2019 calendar: Abuse summit, trips, mission focus all on agenda

Pope’s 2019 calendar: Abuse summit...

Dec 20, 2018

‘Everything changes’ with Christ’s birth, pope says

‘Everything changes’ with Ch...

Dec 20, 2018

Scapegoating migrants in political speeches is unacceptable, pope says

Scapegoating migrants in political speec...

Dec 18, 2018

Vatican Museums to launch full virtual tour to increase accessibility

Vatican Museums to launch full virtual t...

Dec 17, 2018

Pope celebrates his birthday with clients of Vatican pediatric clinic

Pope celebrates his birthday with client...

Dec 17, 2018

True Christmas celebrates Jesus, who is tender, humble, pope says

True Christmas celebrates Jesus, who is ...

Dec 17, 2018

Pope: Protecting human dignity must be government priority

Pope: Protecting human dignity must be g...

Dec 13, 2018

With a mother’s heart, Mary raises up the abandoned, pope says at Mass

With a mother’s heart, Mary raises...

Dec 13, 2018

Vatican official: With migration, cooperation is better than isolationism

Vatican official: With migration, cooper...

Dec 11, 2018

Pope: Prepare for Christ’s birth by recognizing mistakes, sowing peace

Pope: Prepare for Christ’s birth b...

Dec 10, 2018

Everyone must respect the basic human rights of all human beings, pope says

Everyone must respect the basic human ri...

Dec 10, 2018

Vatican, World Youth Day officials release pope’s Panama itinerary

Vatican, World Youth Day officials relea...

Nov 21, 2018

Helping others can change the world, pope tells young people

Helping others can change the world, pop...

Nov 21, 2018

Church, world need cloistered nuns’ guiding lights of prayer, pope says

Church, world need cloistered nuns’...

Nov 21, 2018

Pope Francis to visit Morocco in March

Pope Francis to visit Morocco in March

Nov 13, 2018

Pope to scientists: Help protect health of planet and its people

Pope to scientists: Help protect health ...

Nov 12, 2018

Pope to journalists: Counter resignation, evil with ethics, passion

Pope to journalists: Counter resignation...

Nov 9, 2018

People unable to give have become slaves to possessions, pope says

People unable to give have become slaves...

Nov 7, 2018

Pope focuses on ‘good politics’ for 2019 World Peace Day message

Pope focuses on ‘good politicsR...

Nov 6, 2018

Bible has power to transform lives, pope says

Bible has power to transform lives, pope...

Nov 1, 2018

People must choose: path toward holiness or nothing, pope says

People must choose: path toward holiness...

Nov 1, 2018

New saints: Pope Paul VI, Archbishop Oscar Romero canonized

New saints: Pope Paul VI, Archbishop Osc...

Oct 14, 2018

Pope accepts Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation as Washington archbishop

Pope accepts Cardinal Wuerl’s resi...

Oct 12, 2018

St. John Paul II still challenges Catholics to be holy, pope says

St. John Paul II still challenges Cathol...

Oct 10, 2018

Pope asks bishops, young people to drop their prejudices as synod begins

Pope asks bishops, young people to drop ...

Oct 4, 2018

Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from church, pope tells synod

Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated ...

Oct 3, 2018

Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers down, and worse for handling of abuse

Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers ...

Oct 2, 2018

Guardian angels are life’s traveling companions, pope says

Guardian angels are life’s traveli...

Oct 2, 2018

Pope: Pray to protect church from devil, step up fight against abuse

Pope: Pray to protect church from devil,...

Oct 1, 2018

Love can make darkness of euthanasia disappear, pope says

Love can make darkness of euthanasia dis...

Oct 1, 2018

As part of message to Catholics in China, pope offers prayer to Mary

As part of message to Catholics in China...

Sep 27, 2018

Satan is attacking bishops; they must fight with prayer, pope says

Satan is attacking bishops; they must fi...

Sep 11, 2018

Bishop Lucia

A prayer for continued graces for Pope

A prayer for continued graces for Pope

Mar 13, 2023

Look to the mountaintop and pay attention to Jesus

Look to the mountaintop and pay attentio...

Feb 28, 2023

Go beyond fish sticks and try virtue for Lent

Go beyond fish sticks and try virtue for...

Feb 13, 2023

As Mark notes, we are bound by a greater law

As Mark notes, we are bound by a greater...

Jan 31, 2023

Ponder deep meaning of ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’

Ponder deep meaning of ‘Twelve Days of C...

Jan 6, 2023

What’s the good word?

What’s the good word?

Dec 21, 2022

Give thanks for Nicene Creed, Psalms and prophets

Give thanks for Nicene Creed, Psalms and...

Nov 22, 2022

Vocation Awareness Week: a time to encourage the young

Vocation Awareness Week: a time to encou...

Nov 7, 2022

The bells of Maryknoll: ringing reminder of need to love others

The bells of Maryknoll: ringing reminder...

Oct 26, 2022

Heed Habakkuk’s words and reclaim the divine vision

Heed Habakkuk’s words and reclaim the di...

Oct 12, 2022

We share a royal pursuit: service to God’s family

We share a royal pursuit: service to God...

Sep 14, 2022

‘We are the Pilgrim People of God’

‘We are the Pilgrim People of God’

Sep 2, 2022

By Faith

Aug 17, 2022

“To act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God”

“To act justly, to love tenderly, and to...

Aug 3, 2022

Take a look at how Abraham responds to God

Take a look at how Abraham responds to G...

Jul 20, 2022

Vicariates & Vicars Forane of the Diocese of Syracuse

Vicariates & Vicars Forane of the D...

Jul 18, 2022

Embrace sanctity of life — and live a life of service

Embrace sanctity of life — and live a li...

Jul 6, 2022

“Our vocation is to be about the business of Jesus Christ”

“Our vocation is to be about the busines...

Jun 22, 2022

New approaches flow from diocesan listening sessions

New approaches flow from diocesan listen...

Jun 8, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, January 5: Ponder the deep meaning of ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’

Carrying the light of Christ, January 5:...

Jan 6, 2023

Carrying the light of Christ, June 2: Let our actions match our beliefs

Carrying the light of Christ, June 2: Le...

Jun 1, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, May 26: Formed … Dedicated … Appointed

Carrying the light of Christ, May 26: Fo...

May 25, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, May 19: Love: Sign of a Disciple

Carrying the light of Christ, May 19: Lo...

May 18, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, May 12: Diocese to embark on journey of five First Saturdays

Carrying the light of Christ, May 12: Di...

May 11, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, May 5: Mothers remind us to be a light in the world

Carrying the light of Christ, May 5: Mot...

May 4, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, April 28: Haul in the Gospel story and take on a new energy

Carrying the light of Christ, April 28: ...

Apr 28, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, April 21: The Easter Difference

Carrying the light of Christ, April 21: ...

Apr 20, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, April 14: Anointed to be an ‘Easter People’

Carrying the light of Christ, April 14: ...

Apr 12, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, April 7: Honor the convergence of the sacred

Carrying the light of Christ, April 7: H...

Apr 7, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 31: Are we doing God’s work daily?

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 31: A...

Mar 30, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 24: Getting on track; Fourth Sunday of Lent

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 24: G...

Mar 23, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 10: And then what?

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 10: A...

Mar 9, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 3: Set out on a path of renewal this Lenten season

Carrying the light of Christ, Mar. 3: Se...

Mar 2, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Feb 24: Time to reflect on the three major forms of prayer

Carrying the light of Christ, Feb 24: Ti...

Feb 25, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Feb 17: Self-giving love lies at heart of Sacrament of Marriage

Carrying the light of Christ, Feb 17: Se...

Feb 17, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Feb 3: Catholic schools must champion faith, form leaders

Carrying the light of Christ, Feb 3: Cat...

Feb 2, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Jan 27: A Light to the Nations

Carrying the light of Christ, Jan 27: A ...

Jan 26, 2022

Homily given at The Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Homily given at The Cathedral of St. Ign...

Jan 19, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Jan. 6: New Year Resolutions

Carrying the light of Christ, Jan. 6: Ne...

Jan 12, 2022

Carrying the light of Christ, Dec 16: Follow the lantern and absorb the light of Christmas

Carrying the light of Christ, Dec 16: Fo...

Dec 15, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Dec 9: The Joy of ‘Yes’ to God

Carrying the light of Christ, Dec 9: The...

Dec 7, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Dec 2: An Interview with Bishop Lucia

Carrying the light of Christ, Dec 2: An ...

Dec 1, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Nov 18: It’s the season to renew our spiritual lives

Carrying the light of Christ, Nov 18: It...

Nov 17, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Nov. 11: Take time to consider God’s call in your life

Carrying the light of Christ, Nov. 11: T...

Nov 10, 2021

Great things happen through the seeing eyes of Faith

Great things happen through the seeing e...

Oct 27, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Oct 21: The Mantle of Servanthood and its Vision

Carrying the light of Christ, Oct 21: Th...

Oct 20, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Nov 4: November’s reminder: Strive for the beatific vision

Carrying the light of Christ, Nov 4: Nov...

Nov 3, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Oct 14: Ministry is about lifting the burden of others

Carrying the light of Christ, Oct 14: Mi...

Oct 13, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Oct 7: Communion, Participation, Mission

Carrying the light of Christ, Oct 7: Com...

Oct 7, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 30: The Gift of Life

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 30: ...

Sep 30, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 23: Imitate Christ’s compassion by serving others

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 23: ...

Sep 22, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 16: Catechism is clear on protection of the unborn

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 16: ...

Sep 22, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 9: Bishop Lucia kicks off HOPE Appeal 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 9: B...

Sep 8, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 2: Help one another share the load

Carrying the light of Christ, Sept. 2: H...

Sep 1, 2021

Prayer and action are needed to serve God and neighbor

Prayer and action are needed to serve Go...

Aug 18, 2021

During two years as bishop, ‘I have felt the Lord walking by my side’

During two years as bishop, ‘I have felt...

Aug 4, 2021

‘A great opportunity to renew the liturgical practice of our entire diocesan Church’

‘A great opportunity to renew the liturg...

Jul 21, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, July 8: Resting in the Lord

Carrying the light of Christ, July 8: Re...

Jul 7, 2021

Congratulations and thanks for a one-of-a-kind school year

Congratulations and thanks for a one-of-...

Jun 22, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, June 17: ‘We can all grow in fostering greater respect and unity in our local Church’

Carrying the light of Christ, June 17: ‘...

Jun 16, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, June 10: In Persona Christi Capitis

Carrying the light of Christ, June 10: I...

Jun 9, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, June 3: ‘God comes to meet and to minister to us via the Sacraments’

Carrying the light of Christ, June 3: ‘G...

Jun 3, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, May 27: Getting out of our locked rooms

Carrying the light of Christ, May 27: Ge...

May 26, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, May 20: ‘Stir into flame the gift of God you have received’

Carrying the light of Christ, May 20: ‘S...

May 19, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, May 13: Holy Communion and ‘membership in the mystical Body of Christ’

Carrying the light of Christ, May 13: Ho...

May 12, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, May 6: The gift and role of women in the Catholic Church

Carrying the light of Christ, May 6: The...

May 6, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, April 29: A pastoral reflection

Carrying the light of Christ, April 29: ...

Apr 28, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, April 22: Faithful are ‘God’s witnesses in the world’

Carrying the light of Christ, April 22: ...

Apr 21, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, April 8: Make the connection

Carrying the light of Christ, April 8: M...

Apr 7, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, April 1: Holy Oils: an extension of Christ’s ministry

Carrying the light of Christ, April 1: H...

Mar 31, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, March 25: ‘Let our Crucified and Risen Savior into your hearts and into your lives’

Carrying the light of Christ, March 25: ...

Mar 24, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, March 18: ‘Experience the Lord’s limitless mercy and forgiveness’ in the Sacrament of Penance

Carrying the light of Christ, March 18: ...

Mar 17, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, March 11: The verdict

Carrying the light of Christ, March 11: ...

Mar 10, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, March 4: With burning hearts

Carrying the light of Christ, March 4: W...

Mar 3, 2021

In the name of Jesus: A pastoral letter 2021

In the name of Jesus: A pastoral letter ...

Feb 17, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, February 18: “Ite ad Joseph!” — “Go to Joseph!”

Carrying the light of Christ, February 1...

Feb 17, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, February 11: Reflections on the month ahead

Carrying the light of Christ, February 1...

Feb 10, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, February 4: ‘The Holy One of God’

Carrying the light of Christ, February 4...

Feb 3, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, January 28: Are our hearts burning?

Carrying the light of Christ, January 28...

Jan 27, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, January 21: ‘I pledge allegiance…’

Carrying the light of Christ, January 21...

Jan 20, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, January 14: In wake of attack, faithful reminded of call ‘to be God’s messengers here and now’

Carrying the light of Christ, January 14...

Jan 13, 2021

Carrying the light of Christ, January 7: In what direction is my life going?

Carrying the light of Christ, January 7:...

Jan 6, 2021

A Christmas message from Bishop Lucia

A Christmas message from Bishop Lucia

Dec 24, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, December 17: At Christmas, ‘discover anew the One who gives meaning and light’

Carrying the light of Christ, December 1...

Dec 15, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, December 10: Shining ‘Christ’s light into a waiting world’

Carrying the light of Christ, December 1...

Dec 8, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, December 3: This Advent, we wait in joyful hope

Carrying the light of Christ, December 3...

Dec 2, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, November 19: The son of my love

Carrying the light of Christ, November 1...

Nov 18, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, November 5: ‘Let us accompany one another on the road of holiness to union with God’

Carrying the light of Christ, November 5...

Nov 4, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, October 29: ‘Behave like God, as his very dear children’

Carrying the light of Christ, October 29...

Oct 28, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, October 22: Seeking to be ‘faithful Catholics and involved citizens’

Carrying the light of Christ, October 22...

Oct 21, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, October 15: Setting the best foundation for the future ‘means giving the best of ourselves’

Carrying the light of Christ, October 15...

Oct 15, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, October 8: The stewardship of the vineyard

Carrying the light of Christ, October 8:...

Oct 6, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, October 1: Red Mass homily

Carrying the light of Christ, October 1:...

Sep 30, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, September 24: Declaring a Year of Vocations

Carrying the light of Christ, September ...

Sep 23, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, September 10: Father Mark Pasik recalled as an ‘oasis in the desert’

Carrying the light of Christ, September ...

Sep 9, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, September 3: True discipleship is ‘to think of the other’

Carrying the light of Christ, September ...

Sep 2, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, August 20: Mary: Mother and model for priestly life

Carrying the light of Christ, August 20:...

Aug 19, 2020

Bishop Lucia sends diocese’s ‘heartfelt sympathy and assurance of prayer’ to Bishop Mansour

Bishop Lucia sends diocese’s ̵...

Aug 5, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, August 6: Looking back and looking ahead

Carrying the light of Christ, August 6: ...

Aug 7, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, July 23: Deacons: formed, dedicated, appointed

Carrying the light of Christ, July 23: D...

Jul 22, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, July 9: ‘Now it is time for us to return home’

Carrying the light of Christ, July 9: ‘N...

Jul 9, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, June 25: deacons called to be ‘much-needed living sign of God’s presence in the world’

Carrying the light of Christ, June 25: d...

Jun 24, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, June 18: Graduates: Be a ‘living Gospel for all people to hear’

Carrying the light of Christ, June 18: G...

Jun 17, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, June 11: ‘How holy this feast in which Christ is our food’

Carrying the light of Christ, June 11: ‘...

Jun 10, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, June 4: Eradicating the sin of racism

Carrying the light of Christ, June 4: Er...

Jun 3, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, May 28: Believers will be known by the fruits of their lives

Carrying the light of Christ, May 28: Be...

May 27, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, May 14: Where God wants to dwell

Carrying the light of Christ, May 14: Wh...

May 13, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, May 7: Living virtuously in a time of pandemic

Carrying the light of Christ, May 7: Liv...

May 6, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, April 30: Rediscover the power of prayer in the family

Carrying the light of Christ, April 30: ...

Apr 29, 2020

Public Masses remain suspended as diocese explores options for future celebrations

Public Masses remain suspended as dioces...

Apr 21, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, April 16: Good Friday homily

Carrying the light of Christ, April 16: ...

Apr 15, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, April 9: An Easter message from Bishop Douglas J. Lucia

Carrying the light of Christ, April 9: A...

Apr 8, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, April 2: Holy Week ‘with the new eyes of faith, hope, and love’

Carrying the light of Christ, April 2: H...

Apr 1, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, March 26: ‘Let us live in the hope of resurrection’

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Mar 25, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, March 19: letter to the faithful

Carrying the light of Christ, March 19: ...

Mar 19, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, March 5: Spirituality in illness

Carrying the light of Christ, March 5: S...

Mar 4, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, March 12: An opportunity to bring neighbors to greater belief

Carrying the light of Christ, March 12: ...

Mar 11, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, February 27: Walking with Christ on the journey of Lent

Carrying the light of Christ, February 2...

Feb 26, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, February 20: A roadmap for Lent: ‘And then some’

Carrying the light of Christ, February 2...

Feb 21, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, February 13: The Church as an ‘inn of respite’

Carrying the light of Christ, February 1...

Feb 12, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, February 6: The gift of Baptism

Carrying the light of Christ, February 6...

Feb 5, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, January 30: Carrying the light of Christ with the Catholic Sun

Carrying the light of Christ, January 30...

Jan 29, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, January 16: Keeping the Christmas Spirit alive

Carrying the light of Christ, January 16...

Jan 15, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, January 9: Prayer and reflection in the new year

Carrying the light of Christ, January 9:...

Jan 8, 2020

Carrying the light of Christ, December 19: Seeing the presence of Jesus in our midst

Carrying the light of Christ, December 1...

Dec 18, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, December 12: Committing anew

Carrying the light of Christ, December 1...

Dec 11, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, December 5: Advent of Accompaniment

Carrying the light of Christ, December 5...

Dec 4, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, November 21: Thanksgiving and the Holy Eucharist

Carrying the light of Christ, November 2...

Nov 21, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, November 14: Roman pilgrimage

Carrying the light of Christ, November 1...

Nov 13, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, November 7: November: a time for reflection

Carrying the light of Christ, November 7...

Nov 6, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, October 31: Red Mass

Carrying the light of Christ, October 31...

Oct 30, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, October 24: The Real Presence

Carrying the light of Christ, October 24...

Oct 23, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, October 17: Give what you have in the name of Jesus

Carrying the light of Christ, October 17...

Oct 16, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, October 10: Our mission as the People of God

Carrying the light of Christ, October 10...

Oct 9, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, October 3: Making time for God

Carrying the light of Christ, October 3:...

Oct 2, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, September 26: Is God enough?

Carrying the light of Christ, September ...

Sep 25, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, September 19: The closeness of God

Carrying the light of Christ, September ...

Sep 18, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, September 12: Accompanying one another in faith

Carrying the light of Christ, September ...

Sep 11, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, August 29: The lantern of faith, hope, and love

Carrying the light of Christ, August 29:...

Aug 29, 2019

Ahead of CVA window opening, Bishop Lucia offers message to people of the diocese

Ahead of CVA window opening, Bishop Luci...

Aug 13, 2019

Carrying the light of Christ, August 15: What’s In a Name?

Carrying the light of Christ, August 15:...

Aug 14, 2019

Brief - photos

Chenango ICC students learn about and share Stations of the Cross

Chenango ICC students learn about and sh...

Mar 21, 2023

CTKRH hosts Palm Sunday Mass and dinner for the deaf

CTKRH hosts Palm Sunday Mass and dinner ...

Mar 21, 2023

Gabby & John got married!

Gabby & John got married!

Feb 28, 2023

Blessed Sacrament kids celebrate February with charity

Blessed Sacrament kids celebrate Februar...

Feb 28, 2023

Madison County youth groups come together for fun at mall

Madison County youth groups come togethe...

Feb 28, 2023

Broome County parish participates in cleanup of riverbank in park

Broome County parish participates in cle...

Nov 22, 2022

Papal Nuncio visit is a family affair

Papal Nuncio visit is a family affair

Oct 26, 2022

New Berlin youth deliver the goods!

New Berlin youth deliver the goods!

Oct 26, 2022

‘Taste of Strathmore’ to benefit MHR School

‘Taste of Strathmore’ to benefit MHR Sch...

Oct 26, 2022

IC School’s special reader visits kindergarten class

IC School’s special reader visits kinder...

Oct 26, 2022

Fall Family Fun Days celebrate season

Fall Family Fun Days celebrate season

Oct 26, 2022

Big smiles all around at IC School

Big smiles all around at IC School

Sep 14, 2022

Off they go! Hardy bicyclists hit road for Brady Faith Center

Off they go! Hardy bicyclists hit road f...

Sep 14, 2022

Mass returns to the NYS Fair

Mass returns to the NYS Fair

Sep 14, 2022

Oktoberfest at MHR in Broome County

Oktoberfest at MHR in Broome County

Sep 14, 2022

CBA welcomes new faculty and staff members

CBA welcomes new faculty and staff membe...

Sep 2, 2022

Dunking for Ukraine!

Dunking for Ukraine!

Sep 2, 2022

Call for singers for St. Cecilia Mass performed as concert Nov. 20

Call for singers for St. Cecilia Mass pe...

Sep 2, 2022

Utica parishes come together to celebrate Confirmations

Utica parishes come together to celebrat...

Jun 15, 2022

First Communion celebrated at MHR, Maine

First Communion celebrated at MHR, Maine

Jun 8, 2022

Msgr. Elmer pipes with the band

Msgr. Elmer pipes with the band

Jun 8, 2022

May was sacramental at St. John’s in Camden

May was sacramental at St. John’s in Cam...

Jun 8, 2022

Important Pentecost message from Bishop ...

Jun 4, 2022

First Communion in Oswego

First Communion in Oswego

Jun 2, 2022

Twenty-nine confirmed in Oswego

Twenty-nine confirmed in Oswego

Jun 2, 2022

First Eucharist celebrated at SEAS Parish

First Eucharist celebrated at SEAS Paris...

Jun 1, 2022

Father Werner celebrates 40 years of priesthood

Father Werner celebrates 40 years of pri...

Jun 1, 2022

IC School celebrates Feast of Ascension

IC School celebrates Feast of Ascension

Jun 1, 2022

First Communion in Mattydale

First Communion in Mattydale

Jun 1, 2022

May Crowning at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

May Crowning at Our Lady of Perpetual He...

May 25, 2022

First Eucharist at St. Francis, Binghamton

First Eucharist at St. Francis, Binghamt...

May 25, 2022

Holy Trinity Church in Utica celebrates its 125th anniversary

Holy Trinity Church in Utica celebrates ...

May 25, 2022

First Communion at Divine Mercy

First Communion at Divine Mercy

May 25, 2022