Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
The I.J. Paderewski Choir of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Syracuse is celebrating its centennial. On Oct. 15, the 100th Anniversary Mass will be held at 9 a.m., with a concert — “100 Years of Song” — set for 2 p.m. at the basilica. There will be a...
Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
‘Astounding’ organist Dominic Fiacco, 12, electrifies churches By Tom Maguire | Associate editor When 12-year-old Dominic Fiacco reaches down to tighten his shoelaces, it is almost time, as his grandfather might say, to blast the people out of...
Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
By Katherine Long | Editor The diocese has begun a study of its Office of Faith Formation, aiming to assess the current state of catechesis at the parish level, collect insight on innovative faith formation models used locally and around the country, and deliver...
Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
Submitted by Diocesan Faith Formation staff Serving the people who serve the parishes is one way that the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation describes itself. Whether keeping up with the trends in faith formation that are happening nationally, or living out the...
Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
By Catholic News Service LAS VEGAS (CNS) — At an emotional interfaith prayer service at Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas Bishop Joseph A. Pepe told those filling the pews Oct. 2 that “in the face of tragedy we need each other.” “And in the face of violence, we...
Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
By Carol Zimmermann | Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Trump administration Oct. 6 issued interim rules expanding the exemption to the contraceptive mandate for religious employers, such as the Little Sisters of the Poor, who object on moral grounds...
Oct 11, 2017 | 2017 Archives, Sun October 12, 2017
Father Fitzpatrick’s reminder: ‘You still have work to do’ By Tom Maguire | Associate editor To revive them from their sadness, Father Thomas P. Fitzpatrick had the people stand up and state what they believe. And they did, obediently getting on their feet and...
