St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor In the late 19th century, Italian immigrants in Utica longed for their own church. Brick by brick, they toiled to erect their dream. On Dec. 20, 1896, they celebrated the first Mass in Santa Maria di Monte Carmela in the basement of the unfinished church. Now, 125 […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor Antonio Ricco is a busy young man attending college, participating in many activities and has hopes of going to law school. He does take time, however, to contemplate on the deeper meanings in life and society. You’re a sophomore at the College of the Holy Cross. Needless […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor (Above: Mount Carmel School Class of 1921, the last class to graduate when Father Joseph Forma was pastor of Mount Carmel.) This is the third in a series of articles highlighting the history of our parish leading to its 125th anniversary. Previous articles and issues of “More […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor Mary Lourdes Martin wasn’t dealt the greatest hand in life. Born premature and blind since birth, Mary has made the most of her 67 years on this Earth. With the love and guidance of her parents early on, and the passion for not letting anything hold her […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor (Above: Barbara Jo Carino is in charge of the parish ushers.) Barbaro Joe Carino wanted to become an usher more than 20 years ago. There was one obstacle, however, she encountered — she’s a woman. “I wanted to be an usher for a while, but ushers were […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor This is the second in a series of articles highlighting the history of our parish leading up to its 125th anniversary. Read Part 1 here. 1896-1903 With large and small monetary donations, and the sweat of those unable to give a financial contribution, a plot of land […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor Emily loves being involved in many activities, but the one she loves the most is dancing. She has made many good friends in dance, including teachers and other girls. Most importantly, it has taught to never give up. Note to readers: Diocesan guidelines prohibit the publication of […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor It seems as if everyone knows Tony Leone. That’s probably because Tony makes it a point to get to know everyone he meets. And he meets a lot of people through the business he has operated for years, the political positions he has held, the community service […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor By FRAN PERRITANO Maria Quintal is quite talented. In addition to being part of the Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Music Ministry, she has two black belts and is a retired state trooper. And now, during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic, she was helping others. […]
Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor “More Good News” is highlighting the history of our parish leading to its 125th anniversary. Here is Part One. We mark a significant milestone in 2021 — the 125th year of the birth of our parish. Although the first Mass celebrated in our building was in 1896, […]