Catholic Charities Diocese of Syracuse to host national community service storytelling initiative May 1
Above: The People of Hope Museum is an immersive, interactive experience. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Syracuse is joining Catholic Charities agencies across the United States to host “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” a...
‘Trust in His strength’
Nearly 600 attendees from around the Diocese of Syracuse and beyond filled the gym at Bishop Ludden-Grimes Jr./Sr. High School. Sun photographs | Chuck Wainwright Ignite Conference once again empowers men of the Syracuse Diocese By Deacon Tom Cuskey Contributing...
DPC speakers focus on parish renewal, synodality
(Above) One of many slides shown during Fr. Seibt’s presentation. Sun photo | Tami S. Scott By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer The latest meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC) took place on the morning of March 7 in Yeazel Hall at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt....
Climbing towards Jesus with Mary
Experiments in Catholicism By Emily E Long Contributing writer On the Tuesday before Lent, as I was stuffing my face with chips and dip, an informal office Fat Tuesday tradition, I asked, “Is it weird that I’m a little excited for Lent?” My coworkers looked at me like...
A parish united in prayer: Vigil for the fallen away
Hundreds of votive candles are placed before the altar, each one representing a person being entrusted to Christ. Submitted photo By Father Jason Hage, pastor of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, New Hartford & Utica For 48 hours this Lent, Mary, Mother of Our...
Jail Ministry of Onondaga County
(Above) Keith Cieplicki 50 years of service By Eileen Jevis Staff writer “The Lord hears the needy and does not despise His captive people.” Psalm 69:33 Jail Ministry of Onondaga County is a spiritually based social justice organization founded in 1976 in Syracuse....
Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum names interim director
Sister Cheryl Wint, OSF to oversee operations Sister Cheryl Wint, OSF, has been named interim executive director of the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum in Syracuse, effective Feb. 27. Sister Cheryl assumes the position following the announcement that Kristin...
Two by two: Genesis Mission at work
Pictured from left to right: Renée Romance, Allison Bracht, Mary Thayer (on the laptop), Tara Nolan, Elizabeth Garn, and Christine Loadwick. By Renée Romance, Contributing writer “Jesus traveled through the villages teaching. Calling the Twelve together, he began to...
Do you really believe God loves you?
By Sister Constance Veit, lsp If you’re like me, you were impressed by the athletes of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. In them, we witnessed both the rewards of hard work and the traumatizing effects of extreme expectation. It’s hard to believe that most of these athletes...
For the first time, HOPE Appeal exceeds $5 million
By Beth Hoey Executive director, Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse It is a humbling number — $5 million. For the first time since it began in 1978, the HOPE Appeal has surpassed $5 million in donations. This milestone is a powerful testament to the...
Taking notes at the feet of the Father
Experiments in Catholicism By Emily E. Long Contributing writer In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is visiting the house of two sisters in Bethany. As Jesus was teaching those who had gathered in their home, one sister, Mary, sat rapt at His feet, listening to every word He...
The power of kindness and butterflies
Pictured with his classmates, Graham Robertello (front row, third from right) shows the joy of friendship. Photos submitted by Kathryn Dekker, Notre Dame School Notre Dame students rally around classmate to raise funds By Eileen Jevis Staff writer A lesson in the...
‘Share the joy that the Lord brings us with the world’
Joys of the priesthood: Part II From auditing to evangelizing, Fr. Dennis Walker shares his thoughts on priestly life By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Father Dennis Walker was ordained a priest in 2021. He said he first felt called to the priesthood when he was in his...
March for Life guest speaker talks legal, moral concerns about MAiD
The Catholic Sun recently interviewed Jessica Rodgers, coalition director for the Patients’ Rights Action Fund (PRAF), a national organization based in New York City, about the legal and moral concerns surrounding New York state’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAiD),...
‘Branch Out and Grow’ in the new year
Ministry focuses on healing after separation, divorce By Tami S. Scott Editor When a marriage ends, so do the hopes and dreams that came with it. You once envisioned spending the rest of your life in love — celebrating milestones, raising children, and growing old...
‘No Nurse is Forgotten’
Above: Members of the CNY Syracuse Nurses Honor Guard share information at an event. Pictured second from left is Barb Lyke, third from right is Claudia Hurne, second from right is Elaine Lostumbo and far-right is Faith Terry. By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer “I...
God’s will for us
By Mike Langlois Contributing writer When I began writing this column, I thought it important to give it a fitting title. I sent ideas to trusted people, and it became “A Knight’s Reflection.” The title fits well because, as a Knight of Columbus with a deep interest...
Hoops and hope: A vibrant night for vocations
Men in Black edge out Bishop Ludden-Grimes with three-point win By Tami S. Scott Editor On the cusp of a blustery winter night in Syracuse, the Men in Black faced off against Bishop Ludden-Grimes student-athletes Dec. 29 in a fast-paced, high-energy game played in the...
The privilege of being a priest
Above: Father Chris Ballard (as celebrant and godfather) and godmother Judeanne Rockford pictured with Spirit of Hope Youth Minister Mark Ranieri and his wife Nina at the baptism of their baby, Joseph Peter Ranieri, in 2025. Father Chris Ballard is grateful for a...
More than 11 million have visited Notre Dame since its reopening
By Caroline de Sury OSV News PARIS (OSV News) — Notre Dame de Paris celebrated the first anniversary of its reopening Dec. 7 with a major milestone: more than 11 million people have visited the iconic cathedral in the past 12 months. The cathedral had been...
Seton Catholic students live out their faith by helping the homeless
Face-to-face interactions reflect humanity at its best By Connie McKinney Contributing writer Michael was shocked to see homeless people living on the street not far from his high school, Seton Catholic Central in Binghamton. “There’s so much in the world you just...
Deacon aspirant Jan DeAngelo reflects on tragedy, God’s presence in his life
By Jan DeAngelo On September 8, 2019, our lives changed as a family. Our son, Giordano, went out to mow his lawn and collapsed. The EMT workers tried to revive him for over 30 minutes. He died on the way to the emergency room. He was 27. The doctors told us he died...
Fostering fellowship and Christian charity
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Oswego takes care of those in need By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer Throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season, many organizations provide charitable support to individuals and families in need within our...
High school youth minister Nick Calaprico finds God in the silence
By Nick Calaprico If you’ve never found yourself alone in a foreign country—I highly recommend it. This past February, I traveled to Rome by myself. It wasn’t my original plan, but one that God apparently had planned for me. On my first evening, I explored the...
2026 holds 140 candles for the Diocese of Syracuse
Dear Diocesan Family, As we come to the final Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year and prepare for our national feast of Thanksgiving on Thursday, I am aware of an event that is not so well known that will occur this week as well. On Wednesday, November 26, the...
Seeking hospitality for the homeless
By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer Data indicates — and our own eyes register the truth if we step outside in local urban areas — that homelessness is on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2024 Annual Homelessness...
Beyond the holidays, the need continues
By Elizabeth Landry Staff writer The United States government has shut down several times in recent decades. But when another shutdown began on October 1, 2025, lasting 44 days and becoming the most significant shutdown in U.S. history, many Americans were...
It’s not your fault
The last two issues of The Catholic Sun have highlighted ministries that the Syracuse Diocese’s Office of Family/Respect Life offers to those in need of healing. The first story focused on couples …
Can you help?
The last couple of months have not been easy for many who rely on governmentv assistance to put food on the table. A temporary cutoff of benefits has sent many for increased help from a variety of sources.
On Nov. 13, Catholic Charities of Broome County (CCOB) announced its effort to provide for the upcoming holiday with the Thanks-4-Giving turkey drive. Tonya Brown, Catholic Charities of Broome County executive director, said this is the 20th year of the food drive.
