Jul 24, 2025 | Local
By Sr. Katie Eiffe, CSJ Contributing writer The Diocese of Syracuse will once again take part in the National Religious Retirement Collection on the weekend of August 16 and 17. This collection, sponsored by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) of the...
Jul 24, 2025 | Local
Above: Cheryl Smith, front left, Faith Formation associate coordinator and youth minister at St. Mary’s in Clinton, and Anne Elacqua, junior-senior high school Faith Formation director at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish in Utica, guide the young adults in the...
Jul 24, 2025 | Last week in the sun, Local
Above: A large group of middle school and high school youth gather for a frisbee tournament in Manlius on June 19. The youth group from Holy Cross in DeWitt took home the trophy. Submitted by Steve Nepil Youth from around the diocese enjoy frisbee tournaments this...
Jul 24, 2025 | Local
Father Joseph O’Connor starts new role in Maryland, effective Aug. 1 By Tami S. Scott Editor Wearing black clerical attire, a white collar, and an orange backpack slung over both shoulders, Father Joseph O’Connor, during a recent meeting with The Catholic Sun, could...
Jul 17, 2025 | Latest news, Local
ABOVE: Bishop Lucia presides over the June 27 Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Diocese is reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Tami S. Scott, editor Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, a 17th-century French Visitation nun and mystic, began to...
Jul 11, 2025 | Last week in the sun, Latest news, Local
ABOVE: Members of the Myanmar community at St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish in Utica salute the Rev. James Cesta as he celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination in 2024. The group sang songs in their native language. Photo Credit | Fran...
Jul 10, 2025 | Emily Long, Last week in the sun, Latest news, Local
ABOVE: From left, Hope Appeal staff members Jim O’Neill, Emily Long, Executive Director Beth Hoey, and Elyse Simon. Sun photo 2024 Impact Report illustrates a successful Hope Appeal campaign By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer In recent years, the Diocese of Syracuse...
Jul 10, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: From left, Father Stephen Wirkes, pastor at St. Mary of the Assumption in Minoa, Amelia Broedel, and her parents, Lorie Broedel and Jeffrey Broedel. Sun photo Local Scout earns Parvuli Dei religious emblem By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer A special occasion...
Jul 10, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia recently announced the appointment of Fr. Joseph O’Connor as Vice Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., for a 5-year term. Having considered the matter carefully and despite the privation his absence will be to the...
Jul 10, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: Denise Utter (left) and Andrea Slaven, director of Child & Family Catechesis, discuss ideas with catechetical leaders at the workshop held at St. Paul’s in Rome early last month. Photo Credit | Jennifer Menneci Catechesis workshops help to strengthen...
Jun 27, 2025 | Latest news, Local
The links below include a letter to parishioners, written by Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, about the parish of St. Agnes, Afton, as well as the accompanying decree signed by Bishop Lucia and Vice Chancellor Rev. Christopher Seibt. St. Agnes – Letter from Bishop...
Jun 26, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
The links below include a letter to parishioners, written by Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, about the parish of Saint John, North Bay, as well as the accompanying decree signed by Bishop Lucia and Vice Chancellor Rev. Christopher Seibt. St. Thomas – Letter from Bishop...
Jun 26, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
The links below include a letter to parishioners, written by Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, about the parish of Saint John, North Bay, as well as the accompanying decree signed by Bishop Lucia and Vice Chancellor Rev. Christopher Seibt. St. John – Letter from Bishop...
Jun 26, 2025 | Latest news, Local
ABOVE: Pre-K3 and pre-K4 students plant seedlings and seeds. Thanks to the generous support of a grant from the Mother Cabrini Foundation, Holy Family School’s vibrant gardening and growing initiative is in full swing. Students from pre-K3 through fifth grade...
Jun 26, 2025 | Latest news, Local
ABOVE: Profession to the Order of Friars Preachers, Dominican Province of St. Joseph, August 15, 2019, with Msgr. Yennock and Rev. Christopher Seibt. Photo credit | Kerri Elinich By Fr. Christopher Seibt, vice chancellor, Syracuse Diocese Whenever a young man was...
Jun 26, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: Pictured outside Mercy House at its grand opening is Linda Cerra, executive director, and Fr. Clarence Rumble, founder. By Dc. Tom Picciano, contributing writer A large crowd looked on as the new McDevitt wing of Mercy House of the Southern Tier was dedicated...
Jun 19, 2025 | Local
ABOVE: In 1998, Father traveled to Rome and concelebrated Mass with Pope Saint John Paul II; pictured here during a private audience with the Pope after the Mass. (Photo courtesy of Bernie and Margaret Maher) Father P. Carl Pilla, the oldest priest in diocese, turns...
Jun 17, 2025 | Local
ABOVE: Deacon Craig Rheaume speaks at the May 31 DPC assembly about the dos and don’ts of evangelization. By Tami S. Scott, editor Deacon Craig Rheaume, of Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville, gave a presentation at the May 31 Diocesan Pastoral Council...
Jun 17, 2025 | Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: Bishop Lucia and Bishop Cunningham pose with newly ordained Fr. John Brusa, Fr. Joseph Ryan, Deacon Cornelius Deep, and our beloved priests celebrating significant milestones in their ministry this year. Sun photo | Chuck Wainwright Eleven priests were honored...
Jun 12, 2025 | Local
ABOVE: D. Lee DuSell Submitted by Dan Hurley, contributing writer The prodigious talents of designer and sculptor D. Lee DuSell and his son Brian DuSell will be on display Wednesday, June 25, for a special integrated program developed by the Cathedral of the...
Jun 12, 2025 | Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: Sister Anisia talks with St. Joseph’s parishioners Dianne Breen and Diane Julian at the May 18 Awards Ceremony held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Endicott. About 80 people attended. By Tami S. Scott, editor The Service to Mankind Award, recognizing...
Jun 12, 2025 | Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: The newly ordained priests are offered a fraternal kiss of peace, and often an embrace, from diocesan and visiting priests. (Sun photos | Chuck Wainwright) Two new priests are welcomed into the Diocese of Syracuse By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer On the...
Jun 7, 2025 | Local
June 7, 2025 Reverend John F. Brusa III was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse on June 7, 2025. Father Brusa is appointed as the Parochial Vicar of St. James Church, Johnson City, New York, effective July 1, 2025. Reverend James V. Buttner was previously...
Jun 5, 2025 | Latest news, Local
June 5, 2025 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Over the last century and a half, the parishes of Saint Peter, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Paul have been tending to the pastoral needs of the people of Rome. In addition, the parish of Saint Joseph has been...
Jun 5, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
DECREE ON THE EXTINCTIVE UNION – MERGER OF THЕ PARISHES OF SAINT PETER (ROME), SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (ROME), SAINT JOSEPH (LEE CENTER), AND SAINT PAUL (ROME) Whereas the parish of Saint Peter was established in 1837 and its current church was dedicated in...
May 29, 2025 | Latest news, Local, Uncategorized
ABOVE: Father Jason Hage speaks with young people gathered at last year’s Vocations Picnic, held in August of 2024. By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer For the second time since 2022, the Diocese of Syracuse Office of Vocation Promotion is launching the “Called by Name”...
May 29, 2025 | Local, Lucia A. Silecchia
By Lucia A. Silecchia “White smoke” was all that my friend’s text said. That was, of course, all that I needed to hear to know that the quiet afternoon I had planned in my office at Catholic University would no longer be so quiet. That text was followed by an...
May 29, 2025 | Local
Sister Eugene Marie Schneider turns 100 Above: Sister Eugene Marie (center) and Sister Emeline (right) smile at each other after everyone sings “Happy Birthday.” (Photo by Sister Norise Kaiser) By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer Meeting and learning about the Sisters...
May 29, 2025 | Local
Seminarian Cornelius Deep inspires teens to form ‘God Squad’ ABOVE: James Haykal (left) and Thomas D’Onofrio on the set of the Catholic Conversations podcast with Joelle Zarnowski. To watch the podcast, visit YouTube.com/syrdio. By Tami S. Scott, editor In 2023-24,...
May 29, 2025 | Local
Cornelius Deep described as a down-to-earth disciple of Jesus and a walking poster for vocations By Eileen Jevis, staff writer It is not often that priests, parents, family and friends use the same word in describing one’s blessings. But when talking about Cornelius...
