Dec 30, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news, Year of Mercy
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At the Vatican and on five continents in 2015, Pope Francis continued to encourage and demonstrate a style of evangelization that emphasizes walking with people, listening to them and showing them God’s...
Dec 29, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun March 12, 2015
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Four nationally circulated Catholic publications called for abolishing the death penalty in the United States in a jointly published editorial. America, National Catholic Register, National Catholic Reporter and Our Sunday...
Dec 28, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news
As the new year approaches, we’re taking a look back at some of the top stories of 2015. January Cummings appointed first female chancellor of diocese Pope issues ‘firmest condemnation’ of killings at French weekly Throwback game brings back Parochial...
Dec 28, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news
By Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — A year ago on Christmas Day, National Geographic photographer Dave Yoder got an unexpected Christmas gift that he will never forget. Over a six-month period, he had taken tens of thousands of photos for a...
Dec 28, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news, Year of Mercy
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) —- Christmas is a reminder that through the birth of Christ, hope and peace are possible and that only through his grace can humanity find peaceful solutions to the world’s most difficult...
Dec 24, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news, Sun December 17, 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Lk 2:14). The song of the angels prompted the shepherds to go “in haste” to Bethlehem. Searching for the peace long awaited by the chosen...
Dec 23, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news
More than traditional Italian food is served up at Angotti’s Family Restaurant in Syracuse – Christmas tradition is on the menu as well. A sprawling Nativity scene graces a corner of the restaurant’s dining room, a display lovingly created each Christmas season by...
Dec 22, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news
Lessons and carols and a living Nativity were presented at the Franciscan Church of the Assumption in Syracuse Dec. 20. Hundreds gathered at the church for an afternoon of prayer, song, and a recreation of the live Nativity (including live animals!) originally staged...
Dec 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, thus paving the way for her canonization. Pope Francis signed the decree for Blessed Teresa’s cause and...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Briefs, Obituaries
On Nov. 21, Sister M. Barbara DuMont, a Sister of Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), passed away at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was born Aug. 15, 1925, in Spokane, Wash., the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Trimborn) DuMont,...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Briefs
GREENE — The religious education classes at Immaculate Conception were treated to a special presentation on Sunday Dec. 6, the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. Confirmation student Derick Heisler was entertaining yet informative as he explained the history of this...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
By Katherine Long Editor Bishop Robert J. Cunningham opened the local celebration of the Year of Mercy Dec. 13 as he opened the diocese’s Holy Door at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. “In communion with the universal Church, this celebration...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
Parishes and schools in the Diocese of Syracuse are continuing a papal tradition this Advent: the Blessing of the Bambinelli. Originated by Pope Paul VI in 1969, the blessing takes place each year in Rome on the third Sunday of Advent. Children bring the Christ Child...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
By Dan McGarvey Contributing writer The rivalry has earned the title “Battle of the Bishops.” Each matchup between Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School and Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School brings its own unique excitement. Entering the Dec. 8 showdown, the Bishop...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
By Renée K. Gadoua Contributing writer Kathy Grace and John Purcell met in February 1964 outside the Le Moyne College library in Grewen Hall. Kathy, then a sophomore from Long Island, was studying sociology. John, a junior from Syracuse, was a commuter student (a “day...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
By Father Donald Bourgeois Contributing writer Approximately 20 brother priests gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Binghamton Dec. 11 for a memorial Mass in honor of Father Paul Slavetskas, who died on Nov. 27. The concelebrants joining Bishop Robert J....
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
By Katherine Long Editor Building blocks were everywhere in the St. Margaret’s School computer lab Dec. 8, from the computer programming lessons being taught, to the lines of code being manipulated, to the structures being created in the virtual Minecraft world...
Dec 17, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun December 17, 2015
The students and staff of St. Rose of Lima School in North Syracuse helped Bishop Robert J. Cunningham celebrate Christmas Mass that will air on television stations across the diocese. Air times and photos from the Mass are below. Eastern Region • WKTV Channel 2: Dec....
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Briefs
SYRACUSE — St. Nick came to Cathedral Academy at Pompei Dec. 4 in anticipation of St. Nicholas Day. In keeping with tradition, the students put their shoes outside their classrooms when they arrived at school in the morning. Soon after they were called out to find...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Briefs
SYRACUSE — The student council at Blessed Sacrament recently held a Dollar Dress-Down Day to raise funds to purchase holiday treats for children whose families are clients of the parish pantry. Student council members decorated the treat bags with holiday messages...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
January 30 • Family Fun Carnival at St. Michael’s and St. Peter’s Church, 4782 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To support sister parish in Haiti. Event will include carnival games, a bounce house, clowns, face painting, food, baked goods, and a...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
January 26 • Catholic Date Night at Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse; Jan. 26, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3; 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A monthly evening of retreat for all couples seeking to bring their relationships to the Lord to ask for God’s help and guidance. ...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
Through January 10 • “The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul” on view through January 10 in the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art, 310 Genesee St., Utica. More than 50 images by photographer Margot Balboni combine with rare...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
January 7 • Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union St., Niskayuna, 7 p.m. Presented by the Dominican Sisters. Free will offering. For information and reservations, call (518) 393-4169, email ...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
January 7 • The Practice of Centering Prayer at the Western Region Office of Faith Formation, 6651 Kirkville Rd., East Syracuse, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Presented by Sister Lois Barton, CSJ. Unlike many forms of meditation during which attention is given specifically — to a...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
January 7 • Bible Study: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica, Thursdays, Jan. 7 – Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. An 8-part bible study featuring Jeff Cavins, this study makes the complex...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
January 4 • “Everything you wanted to know about an annulment and were afraid to ask,” presented by Father John Donovan at St. James Church, Owens Hall, 147 Main St., Johnson City, 7 p.m. A discussion about the new guidelines for Catholic annulment of...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
December 20 • The Third Option at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica, every other Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (upcoming meeting Dec. 20). Support group for married couples. Learn to handle anger more constructively, resolve conflicts, and...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
December 20 • Christmas Retrospective Concert presented by Schola Cantorum of Syracuse at at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd., DeWitt, 4:30 p.m. Featuring carols, motets, villancios, William Byrd’s Mass in Four Parts and seasonal music of Guerrero,...
Dec 16, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Out & About
December 17 • Season of Light and Hope Concert at the Cathedral, 259 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, 7 p.m. Free. This evening of music, prayer and reflection will include scripture readings and reflections along with choral pieces and solos performed by the Cathedral...
