Jul 26, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun July 27, 2017
He leaves legacy of service and love, longtime friend says By Tom Maguire | Associate editor Deacon James L. Morse, affiliated with the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for almost 30 years, died Sunday at age 69 after a recurrence of a long-term...
Jul 26, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Latest news, Sun July 27, 2017
Polish themes abound at anniversary Mass By Tom Maguire | Associate editor The variety of service projects suggests that the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Syracuse proceeds diligently through the decades. “There’s always something going on,”...
Jul 26, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun July 27, 2017
Msgr. Elmer loves his bagpipes, flowers, and baseball By Tom Maguire | Associate editor So gifted at signage, Msgr. Timothy S. Elmer nevertheless threw away a chance to be an Olean restaurateur. When he was studying for his master’s degree in...
Jul 26, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun July 27, 2017
Father Vavonese retires — sort of — with gratitude and humility By Tom Maguire | Associate editor As a high school student, Father Charles S. Vavonese performed big numbers with a lot of choreography and great singing in the chorus for the Pompeian Players’...
Jul 26, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun July 27, 2017
Activity helps children view the ‘Church as One’ By Tom Maguire | Associate editor When one’s name goes on a product, one takes particular care. On Day 3 — bread-making day — at Vacation Bible School, 46 children from eight nations filled the St. Vincent’s...