World’s ills rooted in too much greed, not too many babies, pope says
By Carol Glatz , Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — Blind, unbridled consumerism and selfishness — not the number of people on the planet and having children — are the root causes of the world’s problems, Pope Francis said. The reasons for...
‘The two Michaels’
Pastors shepherd communities following tragic deaths of two local police officers By Dc. Tom Cuskey Editor Each of us in central New York and the Diocese of Syracuse will no doubt remember what we were doing when we heard the news. A routine Sunday evening traffic...
‘O Mary! We crown thee with blossoms today’
By Tami S. Scott Associate editor With buds in bloom, a gentle breeze and blue skies above, we couldn’t ask for a better day to celebrate the annual May Crowning held May 2 outside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Douglas J. Lucia invited students...
Local leaders unite on National Day of Prayer
By Tami S. Scott Associate editor An annual gathering of local Christian leaders was held May 2 outside the Onondaga County Courthouse for National Day of Prayer, each offering up intentions to the Lord for numerous community needs. Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, one of...
There is one sole purpose for the Sacrament of Holy Orders: Service
For the next four weekends on Saturday mornings, I will be in church taking part in four different ordination ceremonies. Two will involve the ordination of deacons and two will be for the ordination of priests. On May 11 at the Cathedral in Syracuse, I will ordain...
Without Christian hope, a virtuous life seems futile, pope says
By Carol Glatz , Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world is in great need of hope and patience, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience. Those who are patient “are weavers of goodness. They stubbornly desire peace, and even if others...
Diocese of Syracuse Announces Closure of Christ the King Retreat House
Syracuse New York– The Diocese of Syracuse today announced the upcoming closure of Christ the King Retreat House, effective June 30, 2024. The retreat house has served the community for 30 years, providing a sacred space for spiritual renewal and reflection. The...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Marian Route includes major landmarks dedicated to Mary
By Maria Wiering , OSV News (OSV News) — Major cities and country parishes alike are preparing for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Marian Route to make its way over the course of eight weeks through the Midwest, from northern Minnesota through...
Despite economic interests, society must embrace social justice, pope says
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the forces of a market economy may obstruct people from advancing social justice, society cannot remain mute in the face of unjust labor practices and exploitative economic structures, Pope...
