Gene Fisch’s family story transcends time

Gene Fisch’s family story transcends time

By Dan Hurley Contributing writer Gene Fisch has a story to tell. It’s an uncomfortable story, yet one infused with love and thanksgiving. Why tell it now? That’s another story. The genial Fisch greets you with a smile, eye contact, a strong handshake and a pat on the...
40 Days for Life effort concludes with big-time testimony

40 Days for Life effort concludes with big-time testimony

By Tom Maguire Associate editor The sidewalk prayer warrior recounted a precious hour.    Michele Ryan, of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Syracuse, prayed outside Planned Parenthood for 29 days in the 40 Days for Life Syracuse Campaign. For 10 years she has shown up. She...
For 74th year, OLP makes it delectable for the electorate

For 74th year, OLP makes it delectable for the electorate

By Tom Maguire Associate editor They’re still there, a lively assemblage of cooks, servers and patrons. The 74th Annual Election Day Spaghetti Supper at Our Lady of Pompei School in Syracuse was on target at lunchtime Nov. 7, said the OLP/St. Peter Church pastor,...
Listen to Word of God in your heart, then act on it

Listen to Word of God in your heart, then act on it

Editor’s note: This is Bishop Douglas J. Lucia’s homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 5, 2023. The Living Word 1 I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; no turning back, no turning back. 2 Though...
CC’s 7th director reflects on serving soldiers and neediest

CC’s 7th director reflects on serving soldiers and neediest

Editor’s note: This article concludes the Sun’s series honoring the 100th year of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Syracuse. By Tom Maguire Associate editor His principles were in place but his marching was off. In his early service as a military chaplain, Msgr....
In humble service

In humble service

Rite of Lector and Acolyte for Permanent Diaconate takes place at Cathedral By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Eight candidates for Permanent Diaconate and 10 aspirants have pledged to become ambassadors of Christ at a Mass and celebration Nov. 5 at the Cathedral of the...
The people turn out for Deacon Tom Harley

The people turn out for Deacon Tom Harley

Benefit fundraiser blooms into a day of fun for Deacon Tom By Dc. Gary DiLallo Contributing writer Photos courtesy Gary DiLallo/Terri Blosser Deacon Tom Harley has faithfully served the people of the Southern Tier for 30 years. However, in November 2022, he was...
Praying for answers to our Facebook Saints Quiz?

Praying for answers to our Facebook Saints Quiz?

Schools celebrate All Saints, Vocations Week If you visited The Catholic Sun on Facebook last week, you hopefully saw our All Saints Day Challenge, based on the above photo, courtesy of St. Mary’s Academy in Baldwinsville. Some very creative fourth grade students...
In fellowship and prayer

In fellowship and prayer

Hundreds gather for Catholic Women’s Conference By Eileen Jevis Staff writer  On Saturday, Nov. 11, over 600 women attended the 13th annual Syracuse Catholic Women’s Conference at the Onondaga County Civic Center. The conference takes place to cultivate the spiritual...
Election Day winner: Our Lady of Pompei’s Spaghetti Supper

Election Day winner: Our Lady of Pompei’s Spaghetti Supper

By Dc. Tom Cuskey Seventy-four years old and still really cookin’, it’s a Northside Syracuse tradition that never gets old. The annual Election Day Dinner at Our Lady of Pompei Church served up generous portions of spaghetti, meatballs and fun as everyday people,...
A milestone is observed, and a legend goes home

A milestone is observed, and a legend goes home

ABOVE: Father Charles J. Fahey helps break ground for the St. Camillus nursing home on Nov. 20, 1967. With him are architect Maurice J. Finnegan Jr., left, and attorney John J. “Bud” Costello. Catholic Charities centennial celebration marked by joy, sadness By Dc. Tom...
National Vocation Awareness Week beckons discerners

National Vocation Awareness Week beckons discerners

As I prepare this column, it is snowing out! A reminder to me that the change of seasons is real; and each season has its own beauty. As we observe during this first full week of November, National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 5 – 11), it is an appropriate occasion...
Team Fahey boosted Catholic Charities with pros and volunteers

Team Fahey boosted Catholic Charities with pros and volunteers

Editor’s note: This continues the Sun’s series on the 100th anniversary year for Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Syracuse. The series concludes in our next issue with coverage of the CC anniversary Mass and a profile of Msgr. Ronald C. Bill, who headed the...
Project COMPASSION: Pastoral care training for lay ministers

Project COMPASSION: Pastoral care training for lay ministers

By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Vincent D’Angelo is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Syracuse. He is also the middle school youth minister and assists with faith formation, sacramental preparation and the high school programs. D’Angelo was one of approximately 45...

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