Catholic Charities: Celebrating 100 years of serving those in need
By Dc. Tom Cuskey Editor “The Bishop’s House of Charity” was the original organization, founded in 1923, to do “all those things in the field of charity which should be done but which parishes alone cannot perform,” as Bishop Daniel J. Curley wrote then. One hundred...
So, you were born on March 17th?
Bishop Lucia and others born on St. Pat’s Day are special folks Two things about the statements made in this item are proven to be accurate and true: Bishop Douglas J. Lucia was born on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, and he was once a baby. The rest of this, courtesy...
A prayer for continued graces for Pope
Many of us do not remember what we were doing on a certain day ten years ago or for that matter even a year ago. Let’s face it, I might not even recall what I had for lunch yesterday! In fact, in my daily phone call to my Dad last night I had to stop and think what I...
A letter from Bishop Douglas J. Lucia
March 8, 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, As we continue our Lenten pilgrimage of prayer, fasting, and charitable works, I would like to update you on the status of the Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. The...
Quick Questions About Lent 3-16-23
This week with Jennifer Brown, Director Cabrini Team Health, Catholic Schools Office and Youth Minister, Divine Mercy Parish, Central Square What does the season of Lent mean to you? To me, Lent is a time to prepare and reflect. We prepare for the Resurrection of the...
Ninety years young and with an eye on the future
Lay leadership team guides Our Lady of Perpetual Help By Dc. TomCuskey Editor The heart of the Village of Minetto is nestled along the Oswego River between Fulton to the south and Oswego to the north. It’s a crossroads of sorts as a bridge spanning the river joins the...
When a child is born …
Christ Child Society chapters help children and families in need By Eileen JevisStaff writer Christmas is a long way off. However, the story of the birth of Christ is just one example of God’s love and grace for mankind. “And she gave birth to her firstborn son. She...
IC Fayetteville student pursued spelling bee title with ‘vehemence’
Fifth grader comes very close in annual competition The word was “vehemence.” For the preceding three rounds, Caydence Snakard held tight with the only other remaining competitor of the 24 who started in the recent Syracuse Post-Standard/syracuse.com Spelling Bee. It...
They are our children!
Endicott parish lends support to Ugandan ministry By Deacon Gary DiLallo Contributing writer The strength of a parish can often be found in the many diverse ministries offered for parishioner participation. One such ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) in...
Bishop Lucia joins Ukrainian bishop to mark one year of war
By Eileen Jevis Staff writer A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Catholic News Service reports, Pope Francis asked, “Can the Lord forgive so many crimes and so much violence? He is the God of peace.” At the end of his weekly general audience Feb. 22 and with a...
Bishop Lucia declares dispensation from abstaining from meat for March 17, 2023
Friday, March 17, is a Lenten day on which we would normally abstain from eating meat. As a special day in our communities, Bishop has declared a dispensation from abstaining. Enjoy the corned beef, Irish stew and Shepherd’s Pie but be sure to read the dispensation at...
CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION: Living Laudato Si’
Helping to bring Pope Francis’s encyclical to life in our community. Connecting our Lenten sacrifices to Jesus’ call to feed the hungry From the Diocese of Syracuse “Care for Our Common Home” Task Force By Maryanne Barrington Contributing Writer “Purchasing is always...
Greet new day with new celebrant for Easter sunrise Mass
Father Daley takes over for Father Mathews, who ends run of over three decades By Tom Maguire Associate editor He won’t mind the cold; in fact, he’ll be honored. Father Frederick D. Daley is the new celebrant for the Easter sunrise Mass at Burnet Park in Syracuse. At...
‘God’s Compassion Illuminated’ launched
Southern Tier author gives reading from her third book By Dc. GaryDiLallo Contributing writer The months Christine Fisher spent writing her latest book, “God’s Compassion Illuminated,” culminated in a recent successful book launch at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church...
A Lenten Tale of Two Cities
Women’s Commission hosts north and south retreats The first weekend of Lent offered opportunities for women of the diocese to immerse themselves in the prayerful spirit of the liturgical season. Two events, both sponsored by the Diocese of Syracuse Commission on Women...
Bishop’s Lenten Retreat focuses on the Real Presence
Noted national speaker to preach. “As I have done for you, so you should also do.” This message from the Gospel of John will be the focus of the Bishop’s Lenten Retreat to be held next week at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Syracuse. Bishop...
Quick Questions About Lent
With Barb Shepard, marketing director at Christ the King Retreat House What does the season of Lent mean to you? Lent means a time to draw closer to God. A time to reflect and take stock of my relationship with God. Do you give something...
‘This is a great day!’
By Dc Tom Cuskey, editor Most of us well-worn Catholics think of Lent in the traditional sense of almsgiving, fasting and reverent prayer. Think ashes and sacrifice. To a special group of people looking forward to being newly received in the faith, though, Lent is a...THE CATHOLIC SUN DIGITAL UPDATE FOR March 9 – March 15, 2023
The Catholic SunDigital Updatefor Mar. 9 – Mar. 15 Preview edition ‘This is a great day!’ Rite of Election lights the path to initiation for catechumens By Deacon Tom CuskeyEditor Most of us well-worn Catholics think of Lent in the traditional sense of...
