PARISH NEWS

A church is so much more than simply a venue for your wedding. Unique and special things become part of your marriage — on the day of the wedding and beyond. A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage. The ceremony includes God and looks to God for help and guidance. Seeking […]

Mario and Carmelann Scalzo are the 2021 recipients of the diocese’s Immaculata Award. They received the award Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. The Immaculata Award honors the lay men and women who volunteer in their parishes and beyond. The recipients are nominated by their parish or pastor to […]

Now that the diocese has lifted most COVID restrictions and more people are returning to weekend Mass, now is a good time to review parish parking regulations: There is NO PARKING in the driveway in front of the garage near the Scalabrini Center on Jay Street. There is NO PARKING in the fire lane at […]

Sixteen young adults were confirmed by Bishop Douglas Lucia on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament. Here are those who received the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation and their sponsors. Santino José Alsante —Anthony Alsante Ty Michael Bonner —Edward Bonner Paul Paul Caruso, Jr. —Michelle Koehler […]

Laurie and Joe Siniscarco received the 2020 Diocese of Syracuse Immaculata Award during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 21. It was presented to them by Father Jim. The award usually is given out at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, but the event did not take place last year due to […]

Oh God, you joined St. Joseph to the life of Mary in caring for the child Jesus. Joseph listened to you and to his dreams. He was able to discern the messages you sent to him and he followed your direction throughout his life. He led his family in holiness and in honest work. He […]

This video honors those infants who were baptized in 2020 and their families. We thank those parents who submitted photos and information, and David Elacqua, who produced the video.  

A church is so much more than simply a venue for your wedding. Unique and special things become part of your marriage — on the day of the wedding and beyond. A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage. The ceremony includes God and looks to God for help and guidance. Seeking […]

John Decio DeCotis, a former Utican and parishioner of Mount Carmel Church, has written a children’s book “Decio Comes to America.” John said the book book reflects the experiences of the Italian immigrants who came to the United States in the early 1900s and is based on his grandfather Decio DeCotis’ journey to Utica. These immigrants […]