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Our parish heritage, Part 2 : Father Castelli builds church from ground up

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 […]

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Emily puts her best foot forward in everything she does

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 […]

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A conversation with Tony Leone: ‘I enjoy being involved’

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 […]

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Unmasked: Surviving at home during the pandemic

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. […]

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Our parish heritage, Part 1: Mount Carmel founded nearly 125 years ago.

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, […]

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With mom’s prayers, Jennifer Tran rediscovers her faith

Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor Jennifer Tran was baptized Catholic as a baby and has been going to Mass all her life. She made her First Communion and was confirmed, but something was missing. She had her doubts about the faith. It wasn’t until she became a Eucharistic minister that everything fell […]

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Bishop’s life changed after almost leaving seminary

Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor On June 4, 2019, Pope Francis appointed Douglas Lucia to be the 11th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. He succeeds Bishop Robert Cunningham, who retired. The new bishop shepherds more than 220,000 Catholics who reside in seven counties of the diocese covering 5,479 square […]

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Parish catechists help lay religious foundation for our children

Last Updated on April 27, 2022 by Editor Volunteers are the heart and soul of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish. Without the dozens of people who share their time and talents, our parish would not be as vibrant as it is. One very important group of volunteers is the Faith Formation catechists, who — […]