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Nov. 16 – Nov. 22
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A milestone is observed, and a legend goes home
Catholic Charities centennial celebration marked by joy, sadness
By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor; Memorial by Tom Maguire, associate editor.
The planning of Catholic Charities centennial celebration in the Diocese of Syracuse has gone on for months. CC Staff, diocesan colleagues and supporting vendors have shared social media posts and a series of stories about the agency’s journey and growth; they have appeared in the pages of The Catholic Sun, starting in the spring. In the November 9 edition, Monsignor Charles J. Fahey’s contributions were the subject of the cover story. Fahey joined the social service agency as assistant director in 1961, and took over the lead role in 1967, serving until 1979.
Msgr. Fahey’s Catholic Charities legacy is immense. Everyone involved looked forward to his participation in the 9:45AM centennial Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on November 5. Unfortunately, Monsignor entered into hospice care at Nottingham Independent Living, a Loretto community in Jamesville, several days before. News of his passing was received by many close to him via text and phone messages during the Cathedral liturgy celebrating the agency he loved so much.
In memoriam: Msgr. Fahey, international champion for elderly
Msgr. Charles J. Fahey
Msgr. Charles J. Fahey was 90 years old at the time of his death. His funeral was Nov. 10 at Epiphany Parish in Liverpool, followed by the Rite of Committal at St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt.
With wide wings, Msgr. Fahey soared as an international advocate for the elderly and their health care. His listing of awards and honors covers about a page and a half. Descriptions include councilor, chairman, delegate, commissioner, consultant, resource person, writer, co-author and spokesperson. His obituary says he was the Vatican spokesperson at the 1982 Vienna United Nations World Assembly on Aging and a United States delegate to the 2002 Madrid United Nations World Assembly on Aging.
In fellowship and prayer
Hundreds gather for Catholic Women’s Conference
By Eileen Jevis
Staff writer
On Saturday, Nov. 11, over 600 women attended the 13th annual Syracuse Catholic Women’s Conference at the Onondaga County Civic Center. The conference takes place to cultivate the spiritual formation of women in the diocese and to lift them out of their daily lives to have their spirit enriched by the Holy Spirit. The day consisted of prayer, a Mass celebrated by Bishop Douglas J. Lucia, speaker presentations, confession, adoration and benediction. Information booths and shopping kiosks were also available to participants.
Baldwinsville parish presentation helps connect mind, body, spirit
By Dc. Tom Cuskey,
Editor
The topic seemed rather heady: the intersection of neuroscience, spirituality and positive psychology. But as Anne Kertz Kernion explained, it’s an important intersection all of us should traverse on the road to full health.
Kernion, an internationally renowned speaker, retreat leader and author, spoke recently to a crowded parish center audience at St. Augustine’s Church in Baldwinsville. She explained that these three disciplines have “overlapping and
Tragedy turns to thankfulness: Family creates foundation to honor daughter
By Eileen Jevis
Staff writer
On Jan. 4, 2017, the lives of Kelly Quinn Shetsky and her husband Mark Shetsky were forever changed when their 3-year-old daughter Regan was killed when she was struck by a car in the parking lot of her Syracuse nursery school. Mark Shetsky, who is a Syracuse firefighter, was also hit and suffered multiple injuries. To keep Regan’s memory alive, the couple turned their grief into action and established a charity called Regan’s Acts of Kindness. The mission of the nonprofit
The people turn out for Deacon Tom Harley
Benefit fundraiser blooms into a day of fun for Deacon Tom
By Dc. Gary DiLallo
Contributing writer
Photos courtesy Gary DiLallo/Terri Blosser
Deacon Tom Harley has faithfully served the people of the Southern Tier for 30 years. However, in November 2022, he was diagnosed with a serious illness and he is currently undergoing medical treatment. On Oct. 29, one of the biggest events in the history of Our Lady of Good Counsel was held, with all proceeds going for Deacon
Election Day winner: Our Lady of Pompei’s Spaghetti Supper
Seventy-four years old and still really cookin’, it’s a Northside Syracuse tradition that never gets old. The annual Election Day Dinner at Our Lady of Pompei Church served up generous portions of spaghetti, meatballs and fun as everyday people, politicians and public servants enjoyed a great meal and nonpartisan camaraderie.
Betty Ann Coia has been working the serving line as a volunteer for 35 of her 88 years. “I’m the oldest person in this place!” she proclaimed.
Praying for answers to our Facebook Saints Quiz?
Schools celebrate All Saints, Vocations Week
If you visited The Catholic Sun on Facebook last week, you hopefully saw our All Saints Day Challenge, based on the above photo, courtesy of St. Mary’s Academy in Baldwinsville. Some very creative fourth grade students posed as their favorite saints, presenting their holy stories to classmates after composing essays on the saints.
If you guessed these names, you’re a Super Saint Sleuth: Saint Joan of Arc
Events in our Diocese
week of 11/16 – 11/22
Here is a listing of a few events of interest happening in our Diocese.
Visit here for a complete list.
St. Patrick’s Church Fall Bazaar
(PAL) Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
Good News Luncheon Series-Advent…A New Way
Grief Survivors- a grief recovery group
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