My Place in the Sun, May 2: Diaconate Homily
Saturday, April 27, was a joyous and blessed day for me and for our diocese. I ordained Rev. Mr. Malachi Clark to the order of deacon at Saints John and Andrew Church in Binghamton. The homily I preached on that occasion is printed below. Please join me in prayer...
My Place in the Sun, April 25: HOPE Appeal
As I prepare to write this week’s article, it is Holy Thursday. We have begun the sacred Triduum, the final days of our journey toward the Lord’s Resurrection. On Easter Sunday and the eight days that follow it we will hear the beautiful Gospel accounts of...
Bishop Cunningham’s message to the people of the Diocese of Syracuse: ‘Please join me in prayer that this new effort will bring reconciliation, forgiveness, hope, and healing to all so deeply affected’
“Today I announce the establishment of an Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) here in the Diocese of Syracuse. The IRCP is designed to offer reparation, promote reconciliation, and further healing to those individuals who have been sexually abused by members of our clergy.”
My Place in the Sun, April 18: An Easter message from Bishop Robert J. Cunningham
My dear Brothers and Sisters, “Peace be with you” (Jn 20:19)! There are numerous Gospel accounts of Jesus’ appearances following His resurrection. He appeared to Mary in the garden, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Thomas, the disciples in the...
My Place in the Sun, April 11: Holy Week
We are approaching Holy Week, which for Christians is the most important week of the year. This most sacred of all weeks gives us the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Paschal Mystery, the great mystery of our faith. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we will...
