Diocese recognizes altar servers at huge Cathedral gathering
Approximately 150 altar servers from parishes throughout the Diocese assembled on a recent Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the first ever Diocesan Altar Server Celebration! They ranged from young elementary school age through high...
In memoriam: Father James E. Gehl
Father James E. Gehl died at the age of 79 on Oct. 8 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, an illness he fought with dignity, courage and faith. Born in Johnson City, he was a graduate of Seton Catholic High School and St. Bernard’s Seminary. Ordained a Roman...
Oneida school celebrates feast with procession
Holy Cross Academy in Oneida celebrated its feast day, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, with a procession from St. Patrick Church & School to Holy Cross Academy in Oneida Castle. Fathers Christopher Ballard and Nathan Brooks led the group on the mile and a half...
Nothing takes the chill out of an autumn night like a warm ‘Embrace’
Central Square parish hosts diocesan couples’ night out Divine Mercy Parish in Central Square was the site of an Embrace Night gathering on a recent Friday evening. The event featured an engaging, fun and memorable talk by Catholic evangelists and marriage veterans...THE CATHOLIC SUN DIGITAL UPDATE FOR Oct. 18, 2022
The Catholic SunDigital Updatefor Oct. 18 – Oct. 24 Preview edition A gathering “deeply missed” makes a triumphant return After a couple of years of reduced activity due to Covid, the Diocesan Women’s Conference held on October 15 at the OnCenter in Syracuse was...
‘One of the most incredible things that I have ever witnessed’
Exhibit created by Blessed Carlo Acutis amazes visitors at Holy Cross Church By Tom Maguire Associate editor There was something that “only she could see,” and then there apparently was something that they all could see. The Eucharistic Miracle of Montserrat is one of...
A priest to remember: ‘FD No. 1’ Father Buckley had many roles
By Deacon Tom Picciano There was an empty chair at the table on Oct. 13 at the priests’ dinner in Vestal. That’s where Father Gerald J. Buckley would usually sit each Thursday evening. The group offered a toast for Father Buckley who died on Oct. 12 at Lourdes...
Catholic Charities of Oswego County plans fall festival
Fulton — The Community and Family Resource Center at Catholic Charities of Oswego County (CCOC) is launching a Fall Food Truck Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, it was announced by Brook Foster, program coordinator for the Community and Family Resource...
Pope Francis’ homily on the 60th anniversary of opening of Vatican II
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is the Vatican’s English translation of the homily Pope Francis gave Oct. 11 at a Mass marking the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council: “Do you love me?” These are the first words that Jesus speaks...THE CATHOLIC SUN DIGITAL UPDATE FOR Oct. 4, 2022
The Catholic SunDigital Updatefor Oct. 3 – Oct. 13 Preview edition Nothing takes the chill out of the night like a warm “Embrace” Divine Mercy Parish in Central Square was the site of an Embrace Night gathering on a recent Friday evening. The event featured an...
Ten Years a Saint
Diocese celebrates Saint Marianne Cope By Eileen T. Jevis Staff writer She was a daughter, a sibling, a teacher and a nurse. She was a religious sister, an administrator, a leader, a servant and is now a saint. Oct. 21 commemorates the 10th anniversary of the...
Heed Habakkuk’s words and reclaim the divine vision
This week we continue our reflection on the Nicene Creed and come to its pivotal tenet for Christian believers — “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.” In Light from Light: A Theological Reflection on...
Eucharistic Revival Series — Judaic roots of the Eucharist
Editor’s note: This the second in a series of articles on the Eucharistic Revival that is currently underway nationally. Sister Katie Eiffe is the Vicar for Religious and the Director of Synodal Planning. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke portray the Last Supper...
Cicero parish celebrates 10 years of CNY sainthood
Upstate New York celebrates 10 years of sainthood this month for two courageous women of deep faith, natives to our area. Sacred Heart Church on Route 11 (Brewerton Road) in Cicero will celebrate the lives of St Marianne Cope and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha who were...
Respect Life Month: Health care proxy is a must
By Dc Tom Cuskey Editor It’s a sure thing. One day, each of us is going to be called home to heaven (we hope). In a Catholic newspaper, a reader might expect the rest of this story to focus on the spiritual aspect of end-of-life situations, but this piece is more...
CTK Retreat House to host Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition
Christ the King Retreat House is honored to have been chosen as a site to host the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition from Oct. 18 through Oct. 23. The hours for the exhibition will be 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Should you wish to visit the exhibit on the...THE CATHOLIC SUN DIGITAL UPDATE FOR SEPT. 22, 2022
THE CATHOLIC SUN DIGITAL UPDATE FOR SEPT. 22, 2022 Preview edition Public invited to free exhibit of Eucharistic miracles Poster-size panels describing Eucharistic miracles are on display at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt. As explained at...
IC School celebrates Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi was celebrated by Father Philip Hearn on Oct. 4 at Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville. Students from pre-K to sixth grade attended the Mass. The fifth grade class of Madelyn Duffy prepared the Mass as the readers, bearer of...
Basking in the light of HOPE
HOPE Appeal 2022 campaign is underway By Dc. Tom Cuskey | Editor “You are the light of the world. Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (Matthew 5:14,16). These words of Jesus captured in Matthew’s...
