Monthlong global rosary begins

May 6, 2021 | Local, Pope Francis & Vatican, US & World

Pope prays resources move from military to pandemic prevention By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Under the gaze of a seventh-century icon of Mary, Pope Francis launched a monthlong, global recitation of the rosary, pleading for...

Father Vincent Kelly remembered for heart filled with love and service

May 6, 2021 | Local

By Katherine Long | Editor Though he officially retired as pastor of St. Joseph Church in Oriskany Falls in 2011, Father Vincent Kelly never stopped serving the faithful. “Just this Sunday, he was able to celebrate Mass on Good Shepherd Sunday, which I thought...

An invitation to dream and better care for God’s Earth 

May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

Submitted by Dave Babcock As we gradually climb out of this coronavirus pandemic during this Easter season of renewal, our diocesan Care for our Common Home (Laudato Si’) Task Force is offering opportunities for all of us to better care for God’s Earth....

Obituary Sister Helene Courtney, CSJ

May 6, 2021 | Local

Sister Helene Courtney, CSJ, 86, died on May 1 at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham, N.Y. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph for 67 years.    For the first 15 years of her ministry Sister Helene taught in several schools of the Albany and...

Southern Tier parish, service club team up to benefit Mom’s House

May 6, 2021 | Local

Submitted by Deacon Gary DiLallo On sunny Saturday, April 24, you could smell chicken barbecuing at 7 a.m. in the Most Holy Rosary parking lot in Maine.    Most Holy Rosary Church Deacon Jim Tokos decided to host a barbecue for Mom’s House, an amazing...