Nov 16, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Year of Mercy brought more than 20 million pilgrims to Rome, but for Pope Francis, the idea always was that the celebration of God’s mercy would be local: have people experience God’s love in their...
Nov 15, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The vulnerability of the poor and of future generations to the impact of climate change creates a “serious ethical and moral responsibility to act without delay and as free as possible from political and...
Nov 14, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
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 Formation is bringing...
Nov 11, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — All the distrust, vitriol and rancor stirred up during the 2016 presidential election campaign did not go away when votes were tallied. The Nov. 8 election’s outcome, for many, only added more layers of...
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Catholic Charities of Broome County will hold its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at the Town Square Plaza Walmart in Vestal from Sunday, Nov. 13 to Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. The drive is part of Harvest For Hunger, a program of Catholic Charities that collects food...
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Franciscan Northside Ministries will present “Sweet Sensations” Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at St. Daniel School Auditorium, 3004 Court St., Syracuse. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Free parking is available. Tickets are $25. To purchase...
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 10, 2016
The Diocese of Syracuse will mark its first annual Safe Environment Week Nov. 14 to 20. Diocesan Director of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance Jacqueline Bressette offered the Sun some insight on the initiative and how those across the diocese can participate. Q:...
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 10, 2016
Noted Catholic speaker Jeff Cavins coming to Cicero church By Tom Maguire Associate editor Mary Hallman has read all 73 books of the Bible but has no interest in hoarding that knowledge. As the Director of the diocesan Evangelization Office, Hallman is offering a...
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 10, 2016
By Ellen Benton Contributing writer The 7th Annual Syracuse Catholic Women’s Conference on Oct. 29 touched the hearts of the nearly 900 women in attendance. As one noted, “Thank you for a very enriching day. I didn’t know how much I needed this day until I was here....
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 10, 2016
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County’s Culinary Arts for Self-Sufficiency program expands By Katherine Long Editor In the industrial kitchen at the offices of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, students in the Culinary Arts for Self-Sufficiency (CASS) program...
Nov 10, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Divided Christians are called to see theological and liturgical differences that are rooted in the apostolic tradition not as a threat but as an impetus for Christian unity, Pope Francis said....
Nov 9, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Congratulating Donald Trump for his victory in the U.S. presidential election, the Vatican secretary of state expressed hope that people would work together “to change the global situation, which is a...
Nov 7, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Sisters Aine O’Connor and Kathleen Erickson heard a call for a peaceful and prayerful presence on the front line of a campaign to protect sacred Sioux lands in North Dakota from a multibillion-dollar oil...
Nov 6, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor SYRACUSE — In the industrial kitchen at the offices of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, students in the Culinary Arts for Self-Sufficiency (CASS) program prep and chop, mix and measure, boil and bake. Through the program, students not...
Nov 3, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In its ministry to young people, and especially in vocations promotion work, church workers must step out of the sacristy and take seriously the questions and concerns of the young, Pope Francis said. ...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
The diocese’s Office of Faith Formation and Disability Commission are launching an initiative to support catechists, Catholic school teachers, and parents teaching faith formation to children with autism. “Autism in Faith Formation” is an online course to be...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
SYRACUSE — “Taste of Strathmore,” a benefit for Most Holy Rosary School, is scheduled for 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Advance-sale tickets are $20 per person; tickets at the door are $25. Raffle tickets cost $20 for the Dozen Dinners Drawing. First prize consists of...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
BINGHAMTON — Lourdes Hospital and the Lung Cancer Alliance will hold a Shine A Light program on lung cancer Nov. 27. The public is invited to the eighth annual event, which is part of a national campaign to raise awareness about lung cancer and to offer hope,...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Dyann Nashton Sun contributing writer UTICA — Rainy weather may have dulled the autumn foliage outside of Holy Trinity Church around the statue of St. John Paul II Oct. 22, but his feast day was vibrant inside at a special Mass. Father John Mikalajunas, Holy...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor As National Vocation Awareness Week approaches Nov. 6 to 12, the diocesan Office of Vocation Promotion is highlighting two resources for promoting vocations in parishes and schools: online vocation lessons and parish vocation advocates. “I...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
They consider possible call to priesthood By Tom Maguire Associate editor In the Fisherman’s Club, James Buttner says, fear is cast aside. The club is a diocesan initiative of discernment that may lead to the seminary. As a former participant who is now a...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor Students from across the diocese marked Respect Life Month with a special Mass and guest speaker Oct. 27. The annual Mass for Life was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, bringing together some 500 students...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Visiting a cemetery on the feast of All Souls can evoke feelings of loss and sadness, but for Christians marking the feast, it also is an affirmation of hope in the resurrection, Pope Francis said....
Nov 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SWEDEN (CNS) — The Catholic Church insistence that it cannot ordain women to the priesthood and episcopacy is a teaching likely to last forever, Pope Francis said. After being hosted by the Lutheran...
Nov 1, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service MALMO, Sweden (CNS) — The saints are blessed because they were faithful and meek and cared for others, Pope Francis said. At the end of an ecumenical trip to Sweden, Pope Francis celebrated the feast of All Saints Nov. 1 with a...
Oct 31, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service LUND, Sweden (CNS) — Urging Catholics and Lutherans to take decisive steps toward unity, Pope Francis nevertheless offered no new openings to the idea of sharing Communion before full unity is achieved. “We Christians...
Oct 31, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor As National Vocation Awareness Week approaches Nov. 6 to 12, the diocesan Office of Vocation Promotion is highlighting two resources for promoting vocations in parishes and schools: online vocation lessons and parish vocation advocates. “I...
Oct 30, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Katherine Long, Editor SYRACUSE — Students from across the diocese marked Respect Life Month with a special Mass and guest speaker Oct. 27. The annual Mass for Life was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, bringing together some 500...
Oct 27, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Latest news
By Dennis Sadowski | Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Finding candidates to consider joining the priesthood or religious life has never been easy. There are serious questions to address, prayer to undertake, and solo and group activities that help determine...
Oct 27, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Briefs
Jesuit Novice Ken Tompkins has won a $25 Starbucks gift card by correctly naming five of the churches featured in Syracuse Catholic Television’s “The Art of Stained Glass” contest. Novice Ken, from New York City, resides at the Jesuit Novitiate of St. Andrew...
