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...
May 6, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
In last week’s column, I wrote about my great admiration for St. Catherine of Siena and for the role she played in the Church and society of her day. This week as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day and indeed the “motherhood” of all women in...
Apr 28, 2021 | Bishop Lucia
A saint I greatly admire, and whose Memorial is April 29, is St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. St. Catherine is known particularly for her tenacity in addressing the societal ills of her day and her forthrightness in challenging the Church...
