Sixteen jubilarians together account for 1,000 years of service
By Catholic Sun staff Editor’s note: Their ministries have been many and varied, switching specialties and changing locales — submitting completely to God’s will. “I have made this my life’s purpose,” one of them says. Another says she “never regretted giving my heart...
Honoring the bravery, service of our veterans
Wreaths Across America raising funds to adorn gravesites Memorial Day kicks off the start of the summer season. It’s typically celebrated by spending time with family and friends, cookouts and holiday escapes. It’s also a time to remember and honor the men and women...
‘The children had no shoes’
Northern area parishes establish Mary’s Closet By Eileen Jevis, staff writer “Oswego County is one of the neediest counties in our Diocese,” said Fr. Joseph Scardella, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Fulton. “More than 51% of the county’s population is on some form...
From ‘Father Bob’ to Holy Father
Diocesan priest shares his history with the new Pontiff By Tami S. Scott, editor “We called him Father Bob,” said Father John Leo Oduor about Rev. Robert Prevost — known now, of course, as Pope Leo XIV. It was in the mid-2000s when Fr. Oduor, who prefers to be called...
Matt Maher draws fans near and far for Binghamton concert
By Connie McKinney Contributing writer Ever since he saw him perform last summer at the Steubenville Youth Conference, James Haykal of Binghamton has been a huge fan of major-label Catholic singer Matt Maher. When the 18-year-old senior at Seton Catholic Central High...
Cathedral May Crowning: A bright spot amid dreary first week of May
By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer It was a gloomy, rainy day following a week straight of drizzly spring weather in Syracuse. But on May 7, the May Crowning took place inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, warming the hearts of those gathered with a...
Black smoke = try again!
Above: Seventh and eighth grade “Cardinals” of Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School. Submitted by Rosanne Williams Seventh and eighth graders hold own conclave in the classroom Seventh and eighth grade students at Seton Catholic Central in Binghamton are holding their own...
Honoring ancestors on Memorial Day
Catholic Cemeteries completes website of burial records By Eileen Jevis, staff writer Memorial Day is when most family and friends visit the graves of loved ones, followed by Mother’s Day, Easter, and Father’s Day, according to Tina Smith, family service manager of...
Cathedral May Crowning: A bright spot amid dreary first week of May
Students and staff crown a statue of the Blessed Mother By Eileen Jevis, staff writer Students at Most Holy Rosary School in Syracuse gathered to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 12 at the annual May Crowning ceremony. The May Crowning is a time-honored tradition...
Find Christian, Catholic gifts at Holy Trinity Parish Gift Shop in Fulton
The Holy Trinity Parish Gift Shop, located at 309 Buffalo St. in Fulton, offers a wide variety of Catholic and non-denominational gifts, books and seasonal and holiday items. The shop, run by volunteers, is the only Christian and Catholic gift store in Oswego County....
Legacies in Ordinary Time
By Lucia A. Silecchia Since Easter Monday when, in the glow of Easter hope, Pope Francis passed from this life, commentators, columnists, scholars and sages have spent many words answering a frequently asked question: What is Pope Francis’ legacy? It seems to be human...
Who are the Augustinians, Pope Leo XIV’s order?
ABOVE: Pope Leo XIV leads his first Mass as pontiff in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican May 9, 2025. Pope Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, became the first American pope in history with his election the previous day. (OSV News photo/Mario Tomassetti,...
First American pope: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader
ABOVE: Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) By Maria Wiering, OSV News (OSV News) —...
Diocese celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV
By Liz Landry, staff writer Photo credit | Dave Garrett At noon on Friday, May 9, the day after our new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV was elected, many faithful gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving. Bishop...
Planned trips to Italy take on a new twist
Two travelers went to Rome for a canonization but stayed for a funeral By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer It was an experience shared by many travelers to Rome this past April — those who went to witness the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis instead found themselves...
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
Above: Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service...
Two, four, six, eight — two cheerleading squads celebrate!
The Blessed Sacrament Cheerleaders Squad A coach reflects on their first season By Elizabeth Landry, Staff writer You may have seen the story from our recent March 13 issue about the 2024-25 Blessed Sacrament cheerleaders. But did you know that interest from the girls...
Faithful gather for holy hour ahead of papal conclave
Above: Bishop Lucia kneels before the Eucharist during Holy Hour for the Conclave on May 4 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. By Tami S. Scott, editor On the afternoon of May 4, Bishop Douglas J. Lucia presided over a Holy Hour for the Conclave, uniting...
Special terms used during the period between popes
Above: Cardinals from around the world line up in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel March 12, 2013, to take their oaths at the beginning of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. The following day, on the fifth ballot, they elected Cardinal Jorge...
Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history
Above: Cardinals gather in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican for their fifth general congregation meeting April 28, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the...
Global pastor: In word and deed, pope preached mercy, outreach
Above: Pope Francis joins some 1,300 guests for lunch in the Vatican audience hall on the World Day of the Poor Nov. 13, 2022. Pope Francis, formerly Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died April 21, 2025, at age 88. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters) By Cindy...
Pope Francis, 88, dies on Easter Monday
Above: A parishioner spends time in prayer before the framed picture of Pope Francis after Mass. Sun Photo | Chuck Wainwright By Tami S. Scott, editor In the early morning hours of April 21, Easter Monday, the world learned of the passing of Pope Francis at the age of...
On electing a pope: 10 frequently asked questions answered
By OSV News , OSV News
(OSV News) — Thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square, waiting for the sign that a new pope has been elected. All watch as the dark wisps of smoke ascending from the Sistine Chapel turn to white, and a cheer arises that will encircle the globe. The new earthly leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been chosen.
Letter to parishioners, decree: Transfiguration, Rome
The attachments below include a letter to parishioners, written by Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, about the parish of Transfiguration in Rome, NY, as well as the accompanying decree signed by Bishop Lucia and Vice Chancellor Rev. Christopher Seibt. Letter to Parishioners...
All are welcome to St. Charbel anointing, healing Mass in Utica
St. Louis Gonzaga Church, 520 Rutger St., Utica, will hold an anointing and healing Mass at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in honor of St. Charbel. All who attend will receive a special anointing with the oil from the body and a blessing with a relic of St. Charbel. More...
‘Putting all our faith in God’
Families are welcomed into the Catholic faith at Easter By Elizabeth Landry, staff writer At the Easter Vigil, parishes and dioceses around the world welcomed many new Catholics into the Church. And overall, the Catholic family across the globe is growing. The Vatican...
Holy Cross to offer new college credit program
Above: Students at Holy Cross Academy will benefit from the new program, which is slated to begin in the fall. Holy Cross Academy in Oneida will be partnering with Franciscan University’s High School Advantage Program for the 2025-26 school year. This program will...
Notre Dame jugglers have big hearts!
Several Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School students made and delivered Juggler Heart Pillows to the Wynn Hospital Cardiac Unit. The pillows will be used to comfort patients who have undergone heart surgery. Special thank you to ND campus minister Bob McQueen, ND ‘70, Mrs....
Notre Dame inducts 23 students into NHS
Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School proudly inducted 23 students into the National Honor Society. These students demonstrate excellent character, leadership skills and integrity. Students must maintain a 90 or greater GPA and volunteer a minimum of 30 hours of community...
