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10/03/2025

10/02/2025

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia celebrated the annual Red Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse this afternoon. This Mass is offered for the court year and members of the legal profession. Several law students from Syracuse University were in attendance and posed for photos with Bishop after the Mass.

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10/01/2025

Today at noon Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, Bishop Douglas J. Lucia celebrated the Mass for World Missions.

The first of October is the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, who is the patroness of the missions.

During the month of October, World Mission Month, we pray for the Church's mission throughout the world. 🙏🌎

10/01/2025

October is Respect Life Month.

The following is a letter from Bishop Douglas J. Lucia to the parishioners of the Diocese of Syracuse.

https://thecatholicsun.com/a-letter-from-bishop-lucia-on-respect-life-month/

09/30/2025

The Pontifical Mission Societies USA is inviting Catholics across the United States to unite in prayer this October by joining the daily recitation of the World Mission Rosary at 3 PM Eastern via Zoom, beginning October 1, the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, patroness of the missions.

The initiative coincides with World Mission Month and leads up to World Mission Sunday on October 19, when every parish in the world prays for the missions and contributes to a universal collection supporting the 1,124 mission dioceses and territories where the Church is young, growing, and often facing poverty and persecution.

The World Mission Rosary was designed and promoted by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen when he served as National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies. Each decade of the rosary is dedicated to a different continent, fostering solidarity with the universal Church.

Zoom link to join this daily initiative: https://info.pontificalmissions.org/e3t/Ctc/ON+113/cpJmL04/VV-l8K5h5_FFW7j0BgY26g0tRW3_3yVc5D1KkmN13dgnT5nR3bW50kH_H6lZ3l7VR6n528XhBk-VvwQLJ81rs5zW4cbz315B7-74W4-cL6f75WmllW95hWfD7YR_sSW9fP9Vf5TZSvfW7MFPPF6-d27-W4P_hpG5Yfbw4W7yzPj58vBvlWW4Mq5Qy5YNkL4W3gcTbm2Z7WPGW7brSRx8s76MSW5g2N_w56LJZVVFKPv92gRV5TW8qL3ky6s2Ry9W5t6vrp8bL_PcN5rg2cNYL04_W8sCB8Y5kvv51W51jWKv5NnvqnW7pZ3P_47xY72W7hK1fN7WxKSDW5-FtFM1bfy_yW3v9Bz62gv-SvW1PRP612FH0xNW96T23y2P9pwKVQ4Nkb48cq7LVjPdqh6Y42M0W32nks77hSCj0W59S8ML45z0NMW35msFM4RDQFgW5dgPD38wdggyW2SLr6_96Kmh3f4pRMcz04

09/29/2025

More than 100 parishioners made the diocesan pilgrimage on Saturday (Sept. 27) to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass. The day began bright and early, as you can see in the first picture — the sun gently rising and resting on the crucifix outside Holy Cross Church.

Two buses transported the group who spent the afternoon touring the beautiful campus, attending Mass, and reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet before heading back home.

Grateful for a safe and blessed journey!

09/26/2025

This Sunday, September 28th, we celebrate Priesthood Sunday, a special day to honor the dedicated priests who serve our diocese with faith and generosity. We are grateful for their witness, their commitment to the Gospel, and the many ways they guide us closer to Christ.

Take a moment this weekend to thank a priest who has made an impact in your life and to pray for an increase in priestly vocations in our Church. 🙏

09/25/2025

She saw. She Believed. BERNADETTE OF LOURDES: THE MUSICAL will be in movie theatres in just a few days on September 28 & 29 only!

This film commemorates the 100th anniversary of St. Bernadette of Lourdes’ beatification. In Italy, it was selected as the official show for the Year of Jubilee 2025. The musical tells the inspiring true story of Bernadette of Lourdes, highlighting her faith, courage, and perseverance during the Marian apparitions of 1858.

Click here to locate a theater near you, purchase tickets and learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03Chfp70

09/24/2025

09/18/2025

Kicking off the school year in prayer 🙏✝🙏

Notre Dame Elementary and Jr./Sr. High school students recently came together for a special liturgy dedicated to the students and teachers at The Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Flowers, with ribbons reflecting their school colors, were placed at Mary’s statue as a sign of love and unity. 🙏💚💙

09/17/2025

The Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience in Norwich is just two days away.

This prayerful experience draws pilgrims nearer to God in the company of Our Lady as they are guided through a prayerful visit to the Grotto, the experience of the water, prayer in a Rosary procession and a Eucharistic blessing. 🙏

09/17/2025

Jody DePaulis, a parishioner of Epiphany Parish in Liverpool, along with her husband and other family members, is currently in Rome, Italy, and attended the General Audience with Pope Leo today.

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