Diocese of Syracuse not considering bankruptcy filing
By Catholic Sun staff The Diocese of Syracuse is not currently considering filing for bankruptcy in light of lawsuits brought against it under the Child Victims Act, the diocese said Sept. 12. The Child Victims Act opened on Aug. 14 a one-year “look-back” window...
Diocese responds to claims as CVA window opens
By Katherine Long | Editor Yesterday, under the Child Victims Act, a one-year “look-back” window opened, allowing adults who were sexually abused as children to bring claims previously beyond the statute of limitations. The Diocese of Syracuse has been named in 19...
Deacon Alvaro appointed to St. Matthew, St. Mary, St. Francis
Deacon Nick Alvaro has been appointed temporary administrator of the linked parishes of St. Matthew in East Syracuse, St. Mary of the Assumption in Minoa, and St. Francis of Assisi in Bridgeport, effective August 1. The appointment was announced by the diocese July 2....
Christ the Good Shepherd Mass schedule announced
Beginning July 6 and 7, Masses will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.
Bishops urged to pass ‘effective’ policies on accountability, transparency
When the bishops gather in Baltimore starting June 11, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, said he’s “hopeful we will have some progress made in moving the football” on the church’s response to the abuse crisis by approving several proposals to hold the bishops accountable.
Three seminarians accepted as worthy candidates for priesthood
Seminarians Brendan Foley, John Leo Oduor, and Dennis Walker stand with Bishop Robert J. Cunningham following the celebration of their Rite of Candidacy May 6, 2019. (Sun photo | Katherine Long) By Katherine Long | Editor St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church rang...
Catholic Schools Week celebrated
Schools throughout the diocese celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 with Masses, creative events, and service projects for their communities. Pictured here are just a few scenes from the weeklong celebration; visit facebook.com/SyrCatholicSun for even...
Marchers urged to stand strong, fight for life with ‘compassion, hope’
Those who stand up for the dignity of life in all its stages and want to see this respect for all life enshrined once again in U.S. law have a friend in the Pence family and the Trump administration, Vice President Mike Pence told the March for Life crowd on the National Mall Jan. 18.
Ahead of ordination, Rawson reflects on his journey to priesthood
By Katherine Long | Editor For a guy who’s never been able to stay still, Matt Rawson was the picture of peace and contentment May 24 as he reflected on his journey to the priesthood. “I cannot sit still to save my life,” he laughed, settling into a pew at his home...
Catholic advocates outline legislative goals for a new Congress
Catholic organizations have recalibrated their priorities in light of a new, divided Congress, with Democrats taking control of the House and Republicans slightly increasing their heretofore razor-thin edge in the Senate.
Out of many, one
Oswego parishes to form one community By Katherine Long | Editor Four Catholic parishes in Oswego have begun a yearlong process to form one faith community that will worship on one church campus. In announcements mailed to homes, provided in parishes, and made at...
Dominican retreat center schedules ‘Solitude on a Busy Highway’ events
The Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in Niskayuna has scheduled two “Solitude on a Busy Highway” programs: • 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, New Year’s Evening of Reflection, “The Kingdom is Coming!” Presenter: Father Ed Deimeke. Evening only (concludes about 12:30 a.m.),...Christmas concert in Utica Dec. 16
The Mt. Carmel – Blessed Sacrament parish choir will offer its annual Advent Lessons and Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the church at Mohawk and Jay streets. Share some time in prayer, song, and reflection during this holy season of Advent...
Families Promote Vocation Awareness
National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual weeklong celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renewing our prayers and support for...
My Place in the Sun. November 1: Catholic Women’s Conference
The annual Syracuse Catholic Women’s Conference was held at the Oncenter on Saturday, October 27. Since its inception nine years ago women from our diocese and surrounding dioceses have gathered to be enriched by the presentations of guest speakers, the availability...
My Place in the Sun, Oct. 11: Family Faith Formation
We are living in a secularized culture that leaves little room for a relationship with Jesus. Membership in the Church is considered by many to be unimportant. Baptized Catholics are abandoning their faith at an alarming rate. Many parents are perplexed and saddened...
My Place in the Sun, March 30: IGNITE Conference
On Saturday March 25, more than 800 men from our diocese attended the ninth annual IGNITE Conference at the SRC Arena. It was a fine day that nourished the hearts and minds of the dedicated, faith-filled men who participated. The homily I preached on that occasion is...
Election day event wins hearts in a landslide
Mountains of meatballs, piles of pasta, plenty of politicians, and scores of satisfied customers made for a merry atmosphere Nov. 6 at Our Lady of Pompei-St. Peter’s 69th annual Election Day Spaghetti Supper. The annual event not only celebrates tradition and...
Bishops hear frank presentations, discussion on abuse crisis
By Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops opened and closed the second day of their annual fall general assembly in Baltimore with frank presentations and discussions about the action needed to address the widening clerical sexual abuse crisis. After...
Standards of bishops’ accountability unveiled at USCCB meeting
By Mark Pattison | Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — A series of standards of episcopal accountability for bishops was formally unveiled Nov. 13 at the fall general meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. The standards will not be voted...
Cesareo fears for church future if more action not taken on abuse
By Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops gave a standing ovation Nov. 13 to Francesco Cesareo, chairman of the National Review Board, for his report on the widening abuse crisis in the church and his calls for more action from them to address the...
Pope Francis to visit Morocco in March
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will make a two-day apostolic visit to Morocco next year, the Vatican announced. Accepting an invitation by Moroccan King Mohammed VI, the pope will visit the cities of Rabat and...
Speaker Jackie Francois Angel brings message of God’s love to diocese
With an acoustic guitar and a beautiful singing voice, Jackie Francois Angel brought a message of God’s love to students and families across the diocese last week. Francois Angel, a Catholic speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader from Orange County, Calif.,...
Catholic women urge bishops to work together and with laity for healing
By Carol Zimmermann | Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops, who gathered for a time of prayer at the start of their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, were urged by Catholic women church leaders Nov. 12 to be courageous and work with each other and...
Protesters gather outside bishops’ meeting in Baltimore, call for change
By Emily Rosenthal | Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opened a Day of Prayer at the Fall Bishops General Assembly Nov. 12, John McKeon was the first to walk a path along Aliceanna Street outside the Baltimore...
Survivors of clergy child sex abuse tell U.S. bishops of rejection, pain
By Rhina Guidos | Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — Luis A. Torres Jr. stood before a group of U.S. bishops during one of the most publicly watched of their fall annual meetings Nov. 12 in Baltimore and in doing so revealed to the world the reality that he has...
Cardinal: Delay in vote on abuse response proposals a ‘bump in the road’
By Dennis Sadowski | Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — A Vatican-requested delay in adopting practices that are expected to boost accountability among U.S. bishops in their response to clergy sex abuse is a “bump in the road,” said the president of...
Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to restore trust, bring about reform
By Carol Zimmermann | Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — At the start of the annual fall meeting of the U.S. bishops in Baltimore, Archbishop Christophe Pierre encouraged the U.S. bishops to work hard together to restore trust and bring about church reform amid...
Diocesan statement on Father James Smyka, OFM Conv.
Editor’s note: The Diocese of Buffalo released Nov. 5 a second list of priests with substantiated claims of sexual abuse of a minor. Father James Smyka, OFM Conv., appears on that list. The Diocese of Syracuse issued the following statement Nov. 12: Father James...
