Aug 19, 2024 | Brief - photos
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary is not a “motionless wax statue,” but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort them, Pope Francis said. Reciting the Angelus...
Jun 7, 2024 | Brief - photos, Last week in the sun
Fourth, fifth and sixth-grade students at Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville recently had an extensive lesson on weather with local retired TV meteorologist Dave Eichorn. They gained a vast understanding of how the four weather seasons affect everyday...
Jun 6, 2024 | Brief - photos
By Tami S. Scott, Associate editor Hope for Bereaved (HFB) will hold its annual Tournament of HOPE on Monday, June 24 at Sunset Ridge Golf Club. The Alzheimer’s Association Central New York Chapter is this year’s presenting sponsor. The event is unique in that the fee...
May 23, 2024 | Brief - photos
Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish in Utica recently held its annual “Pasta with the Padres” dinner following the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass. Approximately 100 people attend the lasagna dinner at Notre Dame Elementary School. Pictured above are Fr. Joseph Salerno (left) and Fr....
May 23, 2024 | Brief - photos
Last month, third- to sixth-grade students from Holy Family School in Norwich visited the Ho Tung Visualization Lab, The Robert M. Linsley Geology Museum and The Colgate University Greenhouse at Colgate University. The Ho Tung Visualization Lab is a digital...
May 23, 2024 | Brief - photos
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia recently visited St. Patrick’s School in Oneida for a May crowning celebration. Spirit of Hope pastor Fr. Christopher Ballard and parochial vicar Fr. James Buttner also joined the...
May 23, 2024 | Brief - photos
Fayetteville’s Immaculate Conception (IC) first-grade classes of Ms. Centore and Mr. Stone prepared and led the liturgy at the celebration of the Feast of Ascension. Each of the students read and brought the offertory gifts. The Mass celebrant was Fr. Thomas Ryan,...
May 23, 2024 | Brief - photos
Children at St. John the Baptist Church in Rome pose with Fr. Paul F. Angelicchio, pastor, after making their First Holy...
Apr 25, 2024 | Brief - photos
Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish in Utica had a great turnout for its Easter Egg Hunt held on Holy Saturday. Fr. Jason Hage, pastor, welcomed the Easter Bunny and all the young egg hunters. The parish’s Men’s Club sponsored the event, just one of the many parish...
Mar 29, 2024 | Brief - photos
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Blessed Sacrament Parish in Utica held their first St. Joseph’s Table after many years on March 17th following Mass. The tradition traces its origins to Sicily where a celebration of gratitude was offered to St. Joseph following a prolonged...
Mar 28, 2024 | Brief - photos
Mrs. Duffy’s 6th grade social studies class at Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville recently traveled around the world without leaving their classroom. Their International Day celebration included presentations each student did about the country they selected....
Mar 18, 2024 | Brief - photos
The Irish were marching in Binghamton, and praying and piping. The annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church and the 56th St. Patrick’s Parade stepped off immediately following, commencing in front of the church. Several hundred...
Mar 17, 2024 | Brief - photos
If you see Bishop Douglas J. Lucia today, wish him a Happy Birthday. Bishop celebrates his special day on the Feast of St. Patrick, March 17. May God bless him this day and...
Mar 14, 2024 | Brief - photos
Maria and A.J. Valentini enjoy a bowl of soup at the annual St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish Lenten Luncheon that took place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the parish in Utica. About 60 people attended the luncheon fundraiser, enjoying soup and...
Feb 15, 2024 | Brief - photos
Immaculate Conception School in Fayetteville participated in Catholic Schools Week with song and prayer. At a Mass at IC Church, each class from kindergarten through sixth grade was represented in the readings, the bearing of gifts and the altar serving. Msgr. Ronald...
Jan 11, 2024 | Brief - photos, Local
Father Andrew Baranski, Rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Syracuse, inscribes with blessed chalk the initials of the three kings — C+M+B — and the year 2024 over the main entrance door of the basilica at the 9 a.m. Mass on Jan. 7, the Epiphany of...
Jan 11, 2024 | Brief - photos, Last week in the sun, Local
The Bishop Ludden Gaelic Knights hosted the Phoenix Firebirds on their homecourt last Thursday evening, coming away with a 79-52 win. We have great photo coverage to share. Ludden senior forward Tim Dunham led all scorers with 24 points and freshman Liam Sheard added...
Nov 4, 2023 | Brief - photos, Local
On Oct. 4, Holy Family School in Norwich held a Blessing of the Pets presented by Father Tony Mathew of St. Bartholomew’s. The blessing honors the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the school’s Saint of the Month for October. Students brought photos of their pets as...
Sep 27, 2023 | Brief - photos, Local
The Drama Club at Holy Cross Academy in Oneida is hosting a pancake breakfast 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. For $10 there will be unlimited pancakes, two sausages, two scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Please use the cafeteria entrance. Proceeds benefit HCA’s...
Aug 31, 2023 | Brief - photos
St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Baldwinsville celebrates their feast day — Aug. 15, a holy day of obligation — by bringing our Blessed Mother to the people. Parishioners are shown here in procession through the village downtown area. Village police and fire...
Aug 31, 2023 | Brief - photos
Remember the last time you purchased a laptop, unboxing and setting it up, making sure it had the software you need and worked like it should? Imagine doing that more than 600 times. Diocesan IT director Justin Bartlett (left), specialist Ryan Covert and Chris Garrett...
Aug 31, 2023 | Brief - photos
Mark it down: Brady Faith Center’s Community Fun Day is Saturday, Sept. 16, with a little something for everyone, especially if you’re a bike rider. The Bike for Brady ride — choose a 40-, 20- or 10-mile ride — kicks off the day at 9 a.m. The $30 ride registration fee...
Aug 25, 2023 | Brief - photos, Briefs, Photos
Christian Brothers Academy’s bowling phenom has added another trophy to her collection. 2023 New York State champion Eliana Occhino has been named the USA Today High School Sports Award girls bowler of the year. The junior from Fulton is also the reigning Syracuse.com...
Jul 26, 2023 | Brief - photos, Local, Photos
Several catechetical leaders and other friends gathered in June to celebrate the retirement of Madonna Hurchla, the longtime Director of Faith Formation at Saints John and Andrew Church in Binghamton. Madonna received the Bishop Frank J. Harrison Award in 2016 and...
Jun 26, 2023 | Brief - photos, Photos
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Mother Cabrini Court 2432, honored Deacon Michael Gudaitis at their June meeting. Deacon Mike, who is celebrating his 15th anniversary of ordination, is the group’s spiritual advisor. He spoke to the group about the Blessed...
May 30, 2023 | Brief - photos, Photos
Students and staff at Holy Cross Academy walked 3 miles to raise funds and awareness for heart disease and stroke recently. The HCA Heart Walk was a part of the 2023 America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk for the American Heart Association. The senior health...
May 30, 2023 | Brief - photos
It’s been a busy month of May at parishes throughout the diocese as hundreds of children have come to the altar and received the Body of Christ for the first time in the Sacrament of Eucharist. Visit thecatholicsun.com/the-body-of-christ/ to see all the parish photos...
May 25, 2023 | Brief - photos, Local
Above: Christ the King Church, Liverpool First Eucharist celebrations highlight month of May Celebrations of the Sacrament of First Eucharist have been taking place across the Diocese of Syracuse. We are happy to share these photos submitted to us by a number of...
May 24, 2023 | Brief - photos
Springtime, the month of May in particular, is closely associated with the reception of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion by young Catholics in churches across the Diocese. This is also a time for the Sacrament of Confirmation to be given to high school age...
Apr 24, 2023 | Brief - photos
Norwich — On April 14, Bishop Douglas J. Lucia visited Holy Family School for its First Friday Mass at St. Paul’s Church. The third grade students presented the Mass. The HFS Choir, made up of students in third through sixth grade and directed by Meena Conant, added...
