Aug 7, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
“As of today, my family has grown substantially! To the lay faithful, religious, deacons, and priests, and all women and men of good will in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier, it is my humble privilege to be called to serve you and to...
Jul 22, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: Below is the prepared text of Bishop Lucia’s homily for the July 20, 21, 22, and 23 ordination liturgies of the Diocese of Syracuse’s newest permanent deacons. Formed… Dedicated… Appointed… These three words,...
Jul 9, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: Bishop Douglas J. Lucia issued the following letter to the faithful July 1. July 1, 2020 Month of the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ Dear Diocesan Family, Here we are in the month of July! It seems nice to walk outside not...
Jun 24, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
Editor’s note: On June 19 and 20, Bishop Lucia ordained three diocesan seminarians — Brendan Foley, Dennis Walker, and John Leo Oduor — to the transitional diaconate. An adapted version of the homily he delivered on those occasions appears below. St....
Jun 17, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia celebrated the Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Schools Baccalaureate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception June 11. An excerpt of the homily he preached on that occasion appears below. Dear brothers and sisters, it is so good to...
Jun 10, 2020 | Bishop Lucia
What a joy for me and for our whole diocesan family this past weekend on Trinity Sunday as we were able to welcome more of our parishioners back to public worship in our churches! Both priests and laity shared with me the profound moment of the faithful being able to...
