Jun 16, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
In the Collect (Opening Prayer) of the Mass texts for the 11th Week in Ordinary Time, the Church prays, “that in following your commands we may please you by our resolve and deeds” (Roman Missal). As I was reminded by the Gospel reading at our recent...
Jun 9, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: Bishop Douglas J. Lucia ordained Fathers Daniel Caughey, Brendan Foley, John Leo Oduor, and Dennis Walker to the priesthood June 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The prepared text of the homily he preached that day is below. A few...
Jun 3, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
This week is a momentous one for our diocese for three particular reasons: (1) On Friday, I will observe the second anniversary of the announcement of my appointment as the 11th Bishop of Syracuse; (2) on Saturday, I will have the privilege to ordain our four deacons...
May 26, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: The prepared text of the homily Bishop Douglas J. Lucia preached for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, follows. On this Pentecost Sunday, in our Gospel reading we find that the disciples of Jesus are still in hiding. They are hiding in fear behind closed...
May 19, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
As I have been administering the Sacrament of Confirmation this spring, I have been talking to young people about the importance of “plugging into God” to receive the POWER they need in life. Of course, the POWER is none other than the Holy Spirit —...
May 12, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
This week, on Thursday or Sunday — dependent on where one is in the world — the Western Church will celebrate the Ascension of the Lord into heaven some 40 days after the Easter event of Jesus’ resurrection. On this occasion, the Risen Lord Jesus...
