Dear Parishioners,

A new Bishop is appointed for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse by Pope Francis. Bishop-elect Douglas John Lucia, from the Diocese of Ogdensburg, will become the 11th Bishop of Syracuse. He will succeed Bishop Robert Cunningham  who has served the community since 2009. According to a statement released by the Diocese Tuesday morning, Lucia is 56 years old and is from Plattsburgh, NY. He was ordained in 1989 and has spent his ministry in communities around New York State, including Watertown, Ogdensburg, and East Aurora. Bishop-elect Lucia will oversee the faith of more than 220,000 Catholics who reside in seven counties of the diocese covering nearly 5,500 square miles. Bishop Cunningham submitted his resignation on his 75th birthday in June of 2018, as is required by Canon Law. He will continue to serve as the Apostolic Administrator until Bishop-elect Lucia’s ordination and installation. Bishop-elect Lucia will be ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, located in downtown Syracuse, at a "to be determined" date.  We congratulate Bishop-elect Lucia and we pray for his pastoral ministry with us in our diocese.

The end of the Easter season ....   With Pentecost, we conclude the liturgical season of Easter.  The next two Sundays are referred to as "Doctrinal Feasts."  The feast of the Most Holy Trinity and the feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus.  We then return to Ordinary Time until November.

HOPE APPEAL 2019 — This annual appeal helps to fund many diocesan programs and ministries, helping thousands of people in our seven county diocese.  Our parish goal this year is $26,032.  Please remember to make your annual contribution to the Hope Appeal.  I am asking all of our parishioners, who are able, to give generously to this annual appeal.

Many thanks. God Bless You,  Fr. Paul J. Alciati