Act Now to Stop Most Extreme Abortion on Demand Bill Ever Seen
A Call to Action from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops In response to the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scheduled another House vote to try to enshrine abortion on...
The Catholic Sun recognized in national media awards competition
The Catholic Sun, the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, NY, won four awards in the Catholic Media Association annual competition. All the 2022 awards came in the Newspaper Division, presented this week at the association’s conference in...
Synod Preparation: Diocesan Summary of Listening Session Input Diocese of Syracuse, NY
Diocesan Summary of Listening Session Input Diocese of Syracuse, NY Editor’s note: this is the report summarizing the results of the forty-two listening sessions held from Fall 2021 through Spring 2022 at sites throughout the Diocese of Syracuse. In total, 2644...Free lance help wanted for new Catholic Sun magazine project
The Catholic Sun will soon publish a new quarterly magazine — and we need talented, experienced freelance help to make it happen! We are looking for experienced: Writers/reporters: magazine experience a plus, previous professional writing experience a must....
Important Pentecost message from Bishop Douglas J. Lucia
June 4, 2022 Vigil of Pentecost Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Risen Lord, Pentecost is all about stepping out and putting into practice the words of the Risen Jesus found in Acts 1:8 before his ascension into heaven: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit...
A message from Bishop Douglas J. Lucia on the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas
May 25, 2022 It is a Wednesday morning and I have just returned from the blessing of the Nancy J. Toscano Learning Center at Bishop Grimes Jr.-Sr. High School. What a beautiful new learning center and my gratitude to the Toscano family and their friends for bringing...
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia Announces New Pastoral Appointments in the Diocese of Syracuse
May 22, 2022 Syracuse, New York: Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia announces pastoral appointments for priests in the Diocese of Syracuse, effective July 1, 2022: Rev. Robert C. Weber, Jr. formerly the Chaplain at Mohawk Correctional Facility has been appointed as Pastor...NYS Bishops Statement on a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State
NYS Bishops Statement on a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State Published on May 12th, 2022 A statement by the Catholic Bishops of New York State… Humanity’s salvation history was forever changed when a poor, devout Jewish girl from Galilee affirmatively said yes...
Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion indicates overturn of Roe decision
Catholic News Service, MAY 03, 2022 06:54 ET By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court appears set to overturn its Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion for nearly 50 years, according to a leaked initial draft of a...
An important announcement for St Joseph/St Patrick Church of Utica parishioners
Please be advised that, due to needed structural repairs, St. Joseph- St. Patrick Church, located at 702 Columbia Street, Utica will be celebrating all of its weekend Masses at St. Peter’s Church, 422 Coventry Avenue, Utica until further notice. All weekend...
Bishop Lucia offers prayers for Ukraine, invites all to special Holy Hour
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia’s Statement on the Crisis in the Ukraine I join the Roman Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Syracuse in prayerful solidarity with our sisters and brothers of the sovereign nation of the Ukraine. It is most disturbing and saddening to...
