Anointed-ness
Editor’s note: This is Bishop Lucia’s homily from the Chrism Mass, celebrated the Tuesday of Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Holy oils and sacred chrism are blessed for all the diocesan parishes and institutions; all able diocesan-based...
Le Moyne alum makes record gift to the school
By Charlie Young Contributing writer record $12 million gift was recently made to Le Moyne College that will name the school’s College of Arts and Sciences and provide scholarships to its students. James Carroll, Ph.D., a 1966 Le Moyne graduate, and his wife Mary made...
Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience
By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said. The virtue of fortitude, “the most...
Youngsters helping youngsters: the Jared Box Project
Chadwicks parish helps bring a little joy to kids in hospital care By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor As any seasoned faith formation instructor will tell you, there is a big difference between talk and action in prepping a lesson. For example, one can explain the importance...
IGNITE can’t melt snow but does bring the heat
Sun photos l Chuck Wainwright By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor Some parts of the greater Syracuse area and points east saw as much as ten inches of snow in the hours leading up to the annual IGNITE Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 23. Anywhere from 5 inches or more...
DPC discussions focus on synod, simpler approach to priest evaluations
By Tami S. Scott, associate editor A new approach to the process of pastor and priest evaluations is underway in the diocese and it was one of several topics on the agenda for the March meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC). The advisory body meets quarterly...
Black candidates for sainthood will be workshop topic at Syracuse convocation
ABOVE: Father Augustus Tolton in an undated photo. (OSV News photo/courtesy of Archdiocese of Chicago Archives and Records Center) Content submitted courtesy of Toni Guidice “As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected...
Cathedral to Host Syracuse Brass Ensemble
ABOVE: Brian Dusell, music director of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble presents its Spring Concert at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse on Sunday April 14 at 1 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 259...
The Empty Tomb
Editor’s note: This was Bishop Lucia’s homily for Easter Sunday “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” (Mk 16:3) When I heard this question in the Easter gospel, it translated in my head to: “Who is going to be there for them now?” It is...
