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After careful review of the CDC guidelines and the adoption of the guidelines by New York State, Bishop Douglas Lucia is announcing changes to our COVID protocols for Mass attendance. Here’s what will happen at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament: All doors will be open to enter and exit. Registration at the doors and temperature checks will […]

During this 125th year of our parish jubilee, Utica native Leonarda Priore has offered to collaborate with us by connecting local talent with artists and musicians from New York City whom she has known through her work as president of Chelsea Opera. Throughout this year, we will offer a series of concerts and presentations in […]

 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 […]

Please keep the following children in your prayers as they celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. • Vincent Edward Arena • Natalie Maria Bottini • Caleb Anthony Cosamano • Evelyn Paige Durr • Makenly Olivia Fernalld • Rocco Anthony Fernalld • David Martin George • Madison Rose Golding • Nicholas Ryan Helmer • Petrucci Hpo […]

This video was compiled by students, parents and catechists in Terri Panuccio’s K-6 Faith Formation program. It was edited and produced by Terri’s daughter Nicole.

Father Jim tested negative Monday morning for COVID-19 and plans to return Thursday morning for Mass. He says he’s feeling well and is extremely moved by the outpouring of well-wishes and prayers from the parish community. He wants to thank everyone for all the get-well cards that have been delivered to the rectory.

The first “Santa Sleigh-Thru” drive-thru event took place Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. About 65 families signed up, and they drove through the parking lot and met Santa one car at a time. Santa gave the children presents and candy. This event was an opportunity for children to enjoy the season, though we were not able […]

During November, we revere all the saints and pray for all souls. In our parish each year during this month, we honor all those who were buried from our church during the past year. This video pays tribute to those who passed in God’s hands from Oct. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2020. We remember […]

As we begin a new Faith Formation year, we would like to acknowledge and thank our catechists who dedicate their time to share and teach our Catholic faith to the children and teens in our parish. Kindergarten: Graceann Guzski. First grade: Nicole Panuccio. Second grade: Lisa Hyatt and MaryLisa Vella. Third grade: Michelle Commisso. Fourth […]

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 […]