Jan 18, 2019 | Bishop Cunningham, Local, Opinion
Editor’s note: The following is a commentary on the Child Victims Act from Bishop Robert J. Cunningham. By Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham | Bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse This past December, I made the decision to release a list of clergy credibly accused of...
Jan 16, 2019 | Bishop Cunningham
As I write this article, I am returning from the retreat for the bishops of the United States held at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. Upwards of 250 bishops were present at this retreat, which was given by Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, a well-known retreat...
Jan 9, 2019 | Bishop Cunningham, My Place in the Sun
A blessed New Year! I am getting a head start on my Catholic Sun article. Although it is January 1 and the next edition of the Sun is not published until January 10, I decided to prepare my article before I leave for retreat on January 2. My brother bishops and I will...
Dec 19, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The prophet Micah foretold the birth of a child saying, “He shall be peace” (Mi 5:4). Isaiah too spoke about a...
Dec 12, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham
Advent is a beautiful time in the Church year but it is a short season. This year we have a meager 23 days to savor its blessings and already we are halfway through the season! In our diocese, the theme for Advent is “Awaiting the Good News.” When was the...
Dec 6, 2018 | Bishop Cunningham
Regular readers of The Catholic Sun and this column are well aware that the past months have been particularly difficult not only for the Church itself but for all who look to the Church as a loving Mother. For men and women of all ages and places, there has been a...
