Reintroduction of the Precious Blood at Mass is at hand
Pastors may elect to reintroduce on the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ By Dc. Tom Cuskey Editor It was March 2020 when the term “pandemic” became part of our daily vocabulary and our lifestyles were immediately impacted, including our ability to worship. While...
Pope encourages pilgrims to show others the beauty of faith
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The beauty of the Christian faith lies not in its theological explanations but in the lives of people who dedicate themselves to prayer, charity and sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis said. “Communicating faith is first...
Pope advances sainthood cause of Italian priest shot for saving Jews
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis formally recognized the martyrdom of an Italian priest shot by Nazi soldiers after they discovered he was helping his parishioners hide about 100 Jews. The martyrdom of Father Giuseppe Beotti, who was arrested...
Pope Francis adds Fátima visit to World Youth Day trip
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima during his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023, the Vatican said. In a statement May 22, Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, confirmed that...
Intercession is fundamental for humanity, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Ascension of the Lord into heaven means Jesus is there with his Father to intercede on behalf of the faithful, Pope Francis said. “He did not leave us alone. In fact, before ascending, he told us, as the Gospel says...
Prayer, love of Christ are source of strength to share Gospel, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — St. Francis Xavier offers the faithful, especially young people who are itching to make a difference in the world, a wonderful example of how to find courage in prayer and spread the joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis said....
Faithful join in Our Lady of Fatima procession through Newark on her feast day
By Jaimie Julia Winters NEWARK, N.J. (OSV News) — Hundreds walked four miles and prayed the rosary through the streets of Newark behind the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima May 13 — the anniversary of Our Lady’s first apparition at the Cova da...
Health and Wellness Fair measures pulse of diocese (literally!!)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse held its first-ever Health and Wellness Fair recently at Christ the King Retreat House in Syracuse. The free event was open to all diocesan and parish employees, parishioners and Catholic Charities employees. Rosemary...
The power of hope and prayer
A miracle tale: ‘Prayers can be answered’ By Pete Ludden Contributing writer Day seven for my sister-in-law, Annette, in the ICU showed little change in her brain functioning. She remained on the respirator, unable to breathe on her own at all. The EEG showed little...
Lourdes Camp celebrates 80 years with an open house
Lourdes Camp, situated on beautiful Skaneateles Lake, is celebrating its 80th year of service to young people and families in the area this summer. Part of that celebration is an open house and family-friendly day at the lake scheduled for 1-6 P.M. Saturday,...
Growth and collaboration fuel Broome County Catholic Charities
By Deacon Tom Picciano Contributing writer Catholic Charities of Broome County was founded in 1937 mostly as a response to assist those affected by flooding in the Binghamton area. Msgr. Joseph Toomey had an $8,000 budget that first year. Lori Accardi has been with...
All Saints Parish to celebrate rededication of Garden of Peace
By Virginia Winters Contributing writer Six years ago, All Saints Parish dedicated its Garden of Peace in Memory of Children Born and Unborn. On June 24 and 25 a rededication will take place after the weekend Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday at...
Remembering Le Moyne’s Fr. Daniel Mulhauser, S.J.
Father Daniel J. Mulhauser, S.J., an iconic presence through the years at Le Moyne College, has died at the age of 96. He passed away May 7 at Murray-Weigel Hall at Fordham University. A Syracuse native, Fr. Dan grew up in the city’s West End. An Eagle Scout...
Women are exploited in political disputes, cultural ideologies, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Peace is urgently needed in today’s world, and women should be more greatly appreciated, Pope Francis told hundreds of Catholic women. “In addition to peace, the anthropological identity...
Vatican neutrality is a force for peace, pope tells ambassadors
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In encouraging the peaceful resolution of conflicts and in promoting the common good on the international stage, the Vatican embraces a strategy of “positive neutrality,” which allows it to...
Vocation: Grace and Mission
Editor’s note: This is Bishop Douglas J. Lucia’s homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (A), April 30. This particular Lord’s Day in the Easter Season has a variety of names. Properly it is referred to as the Fourth Sunday of Easter, but popularly it has received the...
Catholic Sun writers win two awards at Syracuse Press Club dinner
Catholic Sun Editor Deacon Tom Cuskey and associate editor Tom Maguire won awards at the 45th annual Syracuse Press Club Professional Recognition Awards Dinner on May 6 at the Collegian Hotel & Suites in Syracuse. The Sun competed in the category of Print...
Crisis in Sudan hits home at Syracuse’s St. Vincent de Paul community
By Dc. Tom Cuskey Editor Tensions between rival generals and military groups in Sudan have spilled over into violent fighting in the streets of the cities of the African country. It unfortunately is nothing new for the people there, as evidenced by the number of...
‘A communion of love’; Oxford church celebrates 175th anniversary
By Dc. Tom Cuskey 1848. Gold was discovered in California, Washington Monument construction began in the nation’s capital and Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth, Ill. And in Oxford, St. Joseph’s Church opened its doors. This year marks 175 years of Catholic service in...
