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Bishop Douglas J. Lucia has issued a letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Syracuse reflecting on the changing needs of our diocesan family and the importance of looking beyond individual parishes to the mission of the Church as a whole. Building upon his Pentecost message, Bishop Lucia invites the faithful to consider how we can move forward together in faith, unity, and service.

Decree of the Reduction of the Church of Saint Peter, of the Parish of the Holy Cross, Utica, New York to Profane But Not Sordid Use

Decree on the Reduction of the Churches of St. Joseph, St. Peter, and St. Stephen of the Parish of Christ the Good Shepherd, Oswego, New York to Profane But Not Sordid Use

Diocesan policies on political activity and candidates.

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse, has received notification from the Dicastery of the Doctrine for the Faith of the dispensation from the clerical state and its obligations of Mr. Nathan W. Brooks by Pope Leo XIV, effective August 7, 2026.

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia has released a statement regarding the recent Canonical Decrees concerning the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and local pastoral directives.

Decree on the Extinctive Union - Merger of the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Utica, New York with the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary, New Hartford, New York and the Reduction of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, New Hartford, New York to Profane but not Sordid Use.

Decree on the Extinctive Union - Merger of the Parishes of Saint Bernard (Waterville), Saint Mary (Hamilton), Saint Joseph (Oriskany Falls), and Saint Joan of Arc (Morrisville)

Decree on the extinctive union - merger of the parishes of Saint Ambrose, Saint Anthony, Saint Joseph, and Our Lady of Good Counsel, Endicott

Statement of Bishop Douglas J. Lucia regarding Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia announces clergy assignments effective July 1, 2026.

Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia will joyfully ordain Rev. Mr. Cornelius Deep on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Bishop Douglas J. Lucia invites the faithful of the Diocese of Syracuse to join in prayer and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Decree on the Extinctive Union-Merger of the Parish of St. Agnes, Brewerton, New York with the Parish of St. Michael, Central Square, New York and the Reduction of the Church of Saint Michael, Central Square, New York to Profane But Not Sordid Use

Bishop Lucia has announced the assignments of ten deacons who were ordained on April 25, 2026, in the Diocese of Syracuse.

Immersive museum highlights stories of service, resilience and hope

Bishop Lucia to celebrate a Vigil of Prayer for Peace on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt.

The Honorable Wendy Kinsella, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of New York, has approved the Final Decree closing the Chapter 11 reorganization case for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. This ruling marks the official conclusion of a process that began on June 19, 2020, aimed at providing reparation and compensation to survivors of sexual abuse.

SYRACUSE, NY — On Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of Syracuse, released a new pastoral letter titled “In You All Find Their Home,” inviting the faithful of the Diocese of Syracuse to renew parish life as places of welcome, worship, encounter, and mission.

The Diocese of Syracuse is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $500,000 in student scholarships for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year through the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, as administered by the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund.