Jan 20, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: The prepared text of the homily that Bishop Douglas J. Lucia preached for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 17), appears below. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it...
Jan 13, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: Bishop Douglas J. Lucia offered a livestreamed holy hour for the nation Jan. 6, hours after rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol. The text of the homily the bishop preached that evening from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse...
Jan 6, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: The Epiphany of the Lord was celebrated Jan. 3. The prepared text of the homily Bishop Douglas J. Lucia preached at Masses that day appears below. When the Magi saw the star in the East they were inquisitive and began the search for the One they...
Dec 24, 2020 | Bishop Lucia, Local
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia offers a blessing at the close of the Christmas Mass pre-recorded for television Dec. 15. (Sun photo | Chuck Wainwright) Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The year 2020 has been one we will not soon forget, although we may want to. It...
Dec 15, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: Bishop Douglas J. Lucia issued the following letter Dec. 14. Dear Diocesan Family, In today’s calendar of saints, the Church calls to mind St. John of the Cross, a priest of the 16th century who along with St. Teresa of Avila called the...
Dec 8, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
“Waiting in Joyful Hope” is the theme chosen for our Advent journey in the Diocese of Syracuse this year. However, I must confess that I have never been one for waiting, and this year the joyfulness of the season seems to be eluding me. I want to be...
