The Diocese of Syracuse has asked us to publish the following notice: UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York Case No. 20-30663 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on June 19, 2020, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York, (“Diocese”) filed for protection under […]
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Father Jim: Life of priest challenging, but rewarding
Above: Father Jim blesses his parents, MaryAnn and Carmen Cesta, after his ordination on May 18, 1974. Brendan Foley is a seminarian preparing to be a priest in the Diocese of Syracuse. A graduate of Scranton University, he surrendered plans to be a physical therapist, and inspired by the example of clergy whose lives witness […]
Remembering MaryBeth LaNeve and a life well lived
By FATHER JIM You might enjoy the little “Wise & Otherwise” in this week’s bulletin about the “perfect priest.” There really is no priest or pastor that is totally perfect — no person would be found to be perfect. What I know is that our late parish secretary, MaryBeth LaNeve, has been much appreciated and […]
Bishop Douglas Lucia’s letter on eradicating the sin of racism
The following was written by Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Syracuse: A year ago, on the first Tuesday of June (June 4 to be exact), I was here in Syracuse for the announcement of my appointment as the 11th Bishop of Syracuse and my first news conference. I remember beginning to read my prepared […]