Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
“Every family needs a father. Today we shall reflect on the value of his role, and I would like to begin with a few expressions that we find in the Book of Proverbs, words that a father addresses to his own son, and it reads like this: ‘My son, if your heart is wise,...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
Aine McIntyre, a sixth grade student at Syracuse’s Most Holy Rosary School, is determined to place first in the qualifying event for the regional Irish Dance Championships held in July in Providence, R.I. Her goal is then to compete in the World Irish Dance...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
In the past month the Diocese of Syracuse has witnessed three men of Ministry— Deacon Ken Kirkman, Deacon Peter Tassini Jr. and Father Zach Miller, receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders. What is this sacrament all about? According to the Baltimore Catechism, Holy...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
Sixth graders from Cathedral Academy at Pompei (CAP) in Syracuse were treated to an exciting day at the theatre at Le Moyne College June 12. Students enjoyed a peformance of the Gifford Family Theatre’s “Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!’” at Le Moyne...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — The U.S. bishops gathered in St. Louis for their spring general assembly heard presentations on the pope’s upcoming encyclical on the environment, the U.S. church’s ongoing work in promoting traditional marriage and the need to remain vigilant in...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
VESTAL—On Sunday, June 6, 1965, the faithful gathered for the first Mass of the newly formed St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Father L.Eugene Giblin, the pastor, arranged for space in a vacant store at the Vestal Plaza Shopping Center. It was dubbed “St. Britts” because...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
Read the full text of the encyclical here. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The earth, which was created to support life and give praise to God, is crying out with pain because human activity is destroying it, Pope Francis says in his long-awaited encyclical,...
Jun 18, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
Pope Francis’ highly anticipated encyclical on creation and the environment, Laudato Si’, has been released. What is it, what does it mean, and what do we do? Read on: The document Read the text in full: “Laudato Si'” Overview: All creation...
Jun 24, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Sun June 18, 2015
ONEIDA — After 13 years as principal at St. Patrick’s School in Oneida, Peg Brown has decided it’s time to retire. Or more accurately, retire again. “I just turned 75 so I guess it’s time,” laughed Brown. “I actually retired once before as a public school gym teacher...
