Dec 7, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Obituaries, Sun December 8, 2016
Father David J. Baehr, a retired priest of the Diocese of Syracuse residing in Florida, died Nov. 23, 2016. Father Baehr was born on December 15, 1938, to parents Rosalie (Hogan) Baehr and George Baehr. He was educated at St. John Parochial School, Oswego Catholic...
Dec 7, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
Catholic Charities of Oswego County will soon have a new home, thanks to the donation of the former Cayuga Community College building by The Pioneer Companies. See the full press release below, and stay tuned to the Sun for additional coverage. FULTON —...
Dec 6, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor The spirit of Christmas shone brightly Dec. 1 as freshmen from Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School visited the elementary students at Cathedral Academy at Pompei to work on a service project together. The visit was part of Ludden’s annual...
Dec 7, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun December 8, 2016
American screens film about persecution of Christians By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The morning after screening his film “Silence” for about 300 Jesuits, U.S. director Martin Scorsese had a private...
Dec 6, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis pleaded with a group of billionaires to take seriously their personal obligation to share their resources and make a real commitment to doing business in a way that helps other people...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs, Sun December 8, 2016
2016 Immaculata Award honorees Now in their sixth year in the Diocese of Syracuse, the Immaculata Awards were instituted by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham to recognize the “unsung heroes in our midst who build up our parish communities by extraordinary...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Students at Holy Family School in Syracuse, with the encouragement of art teacher Mary Babbles, submitted designs for cards to accompany the Thanksgiving baskets distributed by the...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Students at St. Mary’s Academy in Baldwinsville conducted their yearly food drive to help two families have a special Thanksgiving. The students and parents brought in non-perishable food items throughout the month of November and then two...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Students from pre-K to sixth grade at Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville brought in canned goods to be given to the FM Food Pantry. The sixth-grade class gathered all the boxes and loaded the IC Church vans with the non-perishable items...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
On Veterans Day, some of the teens from St. James Church, Cazenovia, spent the morning making breakfast and serving it to veterans on the eighth floor of the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The teens enjoyed meeting these brave individuals and spending time...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
St. Joseph-St Patrick Church, 702 Columbia St., Utica, will hold Advent Eucharistic Adoration following the 5:30 p.m. Mass on the Thursdays of Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22. The church invites people to spend time in the presence of Our...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Bishop Ludden’s 4th Annual Fall Sweepstakes is set for 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Participants will have a chance to win up to $25,000 in cash. It’s a fun-filled night of raffles, 50/50 drawings, food and drinks, and the...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun December 1, 2016
St. Leo’s Parish in Tully is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and Syracuse Catholic Television paid a visit to the parish and pastor Father James Carey to learn more about the St. Leo’s community. Excerpts from their conversation appear...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun December 1, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor Panther pride was riding high Nov. 11 as St. Margaret’s School in Mattydale kicked off a weekend of basketball on its newly refurbished gym floor. St. Margaret’s received a $10,500 grant from the Jim and Juli Boeheim...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun December 1, 2016
Veteran collegiate fundraiser ready to collaborate By Tom Maguire Associate editor The Foundation has found its maestro. Timothy J. Mahar, of Baldwinsville, has been hired as the first Executive Director of the Foundation of the Roman Catholic...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun December 1, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor Although the Year of Mercy has come to its close, “the practice of mercy does not end,” Bishop Robert J. Cunningham said at a special liturgy Nov. 20. Bishop Cunningham celebrated the Feast of Christ the King and...
Dec 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun December 1, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor Some 380 teens from seven area parishes were encouraged to “seek and serve” during a special retreat experience held at Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School in Syracuse Nov. 13. “Our goal is that they [the teens]...
Nov 30, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Judith Sudilovsky Catholic News Service JERUSALEM (CNS) — Catholic leaders in the Holy Land expressed solidarity with those affected by regional wildfires, which continued to burn after five days. “We thank God for the fact that the majority of human...
Nov 30, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news, Obituaries
Father David J. Baehr, a retired priest of the Diocese of Syracuse residing in Florida, died Nov. 23, 2016. Father Baehr was born on Dec. 15, 1938, to parents Rosalie (Hogan) Baehr and George Baehr. He was educated at St. John Parochial School, Oswego...
Nov 30, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
Submitted by Martha O’Leary, Principal, Holy Cross School MaryJo DiMento’s third grade class at Holy Cross School in DeWitt has contributed $51.18 to the restoration of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Students got the idea...
Nov 27, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor Some 380 teens from seven area parishes were encouraged to “seek and serve” during a special retreat experience held at Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School in Syracuse Nov. 13. “Our goal is that they [the teens] seek...
Nov 22, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor Panther pride was riding high Nov. 11 as St. Margaret’s School in Mattydale kicked off a weekend of basketball on its newly refurbished gym floor. St. Margaret’s received a $10,500 grant from the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation...
Nov 21, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Acknowledging and sharing God’s mercy is a permanent part of the Christian life, so initiatives undertaken during the special Year of Mercy must continue, Pope Francis said. “Mercy...
Nov 20, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor Although the Year of Mercy has come to its close, “the practice of mercy does not end,” Bishop Robert J. Cunningham said at a special liturgy Nov. 20. Bishop Cunningham celebrated the Feast of Christ the King and marked the...
Nov 18, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The church is not a prop for one’s ego, a soapbox for ideas or a suit of armor protecting a sad life, Pope Francis said. “The church exists only as an instrument for communicating God’s...
Nov 17, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 17, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor Parish Faith Formation students won’t be the only ones growing in faith this school year — their catechists and catechetical leaders will have new opportunities to continue their formation as well. The Office of Faith...
Nov 17, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Catholic News Service ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (CNS) — The Diocese of Lafayette planned to hold a “Jubilee of the Word” marathon in the town square of St. Martinville as one of its events to close out the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The special year,...
Nov 17, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 17, 2016
By Tom Maguire Associate editor For once, don’t listen to the coach. Ignore his eyes; they’ll deceive you. But watch for the last-second twitch of his hips; otherwise, he’ll put the soccer ball right behind you, into the goal. Every...
Nov 17, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 17, 2016
By Tom Maguire Associate editor Time has gone by quickly for the eight deacons who are celebrating jubilees this year. They are enjoying their ministry, and they have many stories to tell. Two key qualities that emerge from interviews with the group are...
Nov 17, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 17, 2016
By Father Christopher R. Seibt Contributing writer Editor’s note: Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, which began Dec. 8, 2015, and will conclude Nov. 20. Father Christopher R. Seibt has explored various aspects of...
