Celebrating 140 Years

The Diocese of Syracuse celebrates its 139th anniversary of its foundation in 1886, which means we will begin our 140th year of service to the people of CNY. Bishop Lucia is taking this moment to celebrate where we have been as a diocese and to look toward where we are going, particularly as we prepare for the 150th anniversary year in 2036. 

Bishop Lucia has written a Letter to the Faithful inviting all of us to join in this twelve-month celebration by focusing on the Eucharist and gathering together to chart a course in synodality toward 2036.

Read Bishop Lucia's letter here.

140th Anniversary Prayer

O God of endless ages,
our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come, 
be with this diocesan family, 
as we prepare to celebrate 
the 140th anniversary of
the foundation of the 
Diocese of Syracuse.

We give thanks and praise, 
for the seeds of the Gospel 
that have been sown
in this central part of New York State, 
and ask that they continue
to be nurtured,
so that together we may be
a living Gospel in word and deed.

We pray as we seek Jesus
that we might grow ever deeper
in our relationship with our Eucharistic Lord, 
and that our worship will draw us
to greater unity in Christ.

Help us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus 
and to do whatever he tells us.
So that together we will be 
one endless chorus
praising Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 
now and forever. Amen.

Download the digital prayer card here.