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...
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...
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...
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...