‘Our God accompanies us’
135 Catechumens take the next step at Rite of Election By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer When Shane Hawks-Andrews was growing up, he was raised by his grandparents — one Christian and one Jewish — who didn’t force him to choose a faith. In his teenage years, he went...
‘Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged.’
By Cathy Mackey St. Mary’s Academy principal Life can be so hard sometimes, can’t it? At times, we can be shaken to the core by what we see in the media, what we experience in our personal lives, and by the injustices, big and small, that occur daily. It can get...
‘The right thing to do’
Joys of Religious Life: Part II Deacon Bernie Feldman finds new purpose in second vocation By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Deacon Bernie Feldman said his faith has been the foundation of his life since childhood. His love of God and Church prompted him to become a...
Msgr. Charles Brady: ‘An irresistible force in the struggle for civil rights’
Remembering the legacy of Father Brady during Black History Month By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer By many accounts, the late Monsignor Charles J. Brady was an amazing man of many qualities: a leader, a stalwart for justice, a tireless servant, but also an unassuming,...
Pope Leo’s visit to Spain could spark a much-needed ‘spiritual revival’
By Junno Arocho Esteves and Paulina Guzik OSV News (OSV News) — With the Vatican confirming Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain in June, plans for the upcoming visit are full steam ahead, the organizer of the visit said. Speaking to OSV News Feb. 25, Yago de La...
Letter from Bishop Lucia on the emergence from Chapter 11
Dear Diocesan Family, On June 19, 2020, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse began a journey of reparation, seeking to provide compensation for the pain and mistreatment experienced by survivors/victims of sexual abuse at the hands of those entrusted with their...
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves Final Decree for Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse to Emerge from Chapter 11
SYRACUSE, NY (February 25, 2026) – The Honorable Wendy Kinsella, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of New York, has approved the Final Decree closing the Chapter 11 reorganization case for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. This ruling marks...
Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation now accepting college scholarship applications
The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its college scholarship program that supports high school graduates pursuing an undergraduate degree in Catholic higher education. Rooted in the life and legacy of Sister Thea...
Pope Leo XIV says he considered a vocation with the Salesians as a boy
By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has revealed that he considered joining the Salesians as a boy before ultimately discerning a vocation with the Augustinian order, joking that the congregation of Don Bosco “came in second...
St. John’s in Camden holds annual bake sale
The entrance of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Camden was especially busy one recent weekend following regular Masses. Tables were abundant with homemade specialties made and donated by the parish’s good bakers. The Altar Rosary Society works hard each...
Bishops urge prudence, prayer, invoke Guadalupe’s protection as violence erupts in Mexico
By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News (OSV News) — Mexican bishops called on the faithful to follow safety protocols as violence broke out in several states following the military’s killing of a powerful cartel boss. In a message published by the Mexican...
‘Finding the One’ is coming to Vestal
Registration is open for second workshop focused on reaching those who’ve left the Church By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer In March of last year, the diocesan Offices of Adult and Ministerial Formation hosted a successful workshop at Holy Cross in DeWitt called...
Holy Cross Academy wraps up CSW with joy, community, NFL’s Riley Dixon
Catholic Schools Week (January 25–31, 2026) at Holy Cross Academy (HCA) in Oneida was a day short due to weather challenges — but there was no shortage of excitement, fun, caring, and reverence. Catholic Schools Week coordinator and HCA parent Tara Dixon described how...
One faith. One voice. Connected.
February is Catholic Press Month By Tami S. Scott Editor We in the Diocese of Syracuse are spoiled … in all the best ways, I promise! Aside from being blessed with a devoted and joyful bishop and dedicated priests and religious throughout all seven counties, we are...
Lean on the Lord during Lent
Experiments in Catholicism By Emily E. Long Last summer, I had the opportunity to attend the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, a gathering of 1 million young Catholics to celebrate Mass with Pope Leo. The jubilee was an optional outing on our pilgrimage, and I wasn’t quite...
Msgr. Charles Brady: ‘An irresistible force in the struggle for civil rights’
Remembering the legacy of Father Brady during Black History Month By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer By many accounts, the late Monsignor Charles J. Brady was an amazing man of many qualities: a leader, a stalwart for justice, a tireless servant, but also an unassuming,...
Finding her true self
Sr. Amy Williams, OSF, talks about her life of leadership Joys of religious life: Part 1 By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Sister Amy Williams, OSF, had a long professional career in the legal field and then as a hospice nurse. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Penn., she...
The wisdom and power of God
A few years ago, I was given the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. One thing I noticed as I travelled around was that it was a sandy and rocky place filled with gullies and ravines. In most instances, the gullies and ravines are relatively safe places to build a...
Compassion in Ordinary Time
By Lucia A. Silecchia Two days in early February, one beautiful and one tragic, forced me to think deeply on the meaning and nature of compassion. First, the beautiful. February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, was also the 34th World Day of the Sick. For the...
