Nov 3, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In its ministry to young people, and especially in vocations promotion work, church workers must step out of the sacristy and take seriously the questions and concerns of the young, Pope Francis said. ...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Dyann Nashton Sun contributing writer UTICA — Rainy weather may have dulled the autumn foliage outside of Holy Trinity Church around the statue of St. John Paul II Oct. 22, but his feast day was vibrant inside at a special Mass. Father John Mikalajunas, Holy...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor As National Vocation Awareness Week approaches Nov. 6 to 12, the diocesan Office of Vocation Promotion is highlighting two resources for promoting vocations in parishes and schools: online vocation lessons and parish vocation advocates. “I...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
They consider possible call to priesthood By Tom Maguire Associate editor In the Fisherman’s Club, James Buttner says, fear is cast aside. The club is a diocesan initiative of discernment that may lead to the seminary. As a former participant who is now a...
Nov 2, 2016 | 2016 Archives, Sun November 3, 2016
By Katherine Long Editor Students from across the diocese marked Respect Life Month with a special Mass and guest speaker Oct. 27. The annual Mass for Life was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, bringing together some 500 students...
