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Tony Laria is a modern man whose professional career is in technology. He is a bit old fashioned, however, continuing a long line of family members who serve our parish.

Shaelin Siniscarco is just 23 years old but has the wisdom of Solomon. She is a psychiatric nurse who has dedicated herself to helping those with their mental health, realizing that’s a major concern in the world today. Speaking of the world, she wants to help people in other countries deal with their challenges.

In this last of our series on local saints from Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, we present the “most local” of them all, St. Marianne Cope.

When Jesus and his apostles roamed the Middle East during His three years of ministry, there were very few ways to spread the Word of God. It basically was Jesus and his disciples walking from town to town, preaching the Good News and attracting converts and followers.

Spring season, First Holy Communion and blessed weddings all add to keeping the Easter message and melody going beautifully. The spring issue of “More Good News” highlights the wonderful children celebrating their first Eucharist. For those of us who are so privileged and honored to partake of the Blessed Sacrament so often, the Easter season […]

Last Updated on June 7, 2023 by Editor As stated previously in our “More Good News” magazine, our small corner of the country is blessed with multiple examples of Christian virtue. The Mohawk Valley can lay claim to several saints recognized by the Catholic Church. In winter edition of “More Good News” we presented the […]

Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Editor On Sunday, April 30, 2023, 22 children from the parish received their First Communion. We asked each of them one question: “If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be?” Talia Age: 8 If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What’s […]

St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish is renowned throughout the diocese and beyond for its meaningful liturgies, profound Holy Week services, beautiful celebrations at Christmas and Easter, a glorious music ministry, and a very welcoming and compassionate community of worshipers.

Last Updated on June 7, 2023 by Editor Hushed laughs spread quickly through the pews that Sunday. A young couple who had fallen away from the church were visiting relatives and brought their 5-year-old to Mass. The child never had seen the inside of a church. When the collection basket arrived, the child’s face lit […]