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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.

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia's statement on the appointment of Bishop John S. Bonnici as Bishop of Rochester.

Bishop Lucia join Catholics throughout the Diocese of Syracuse in welcoming to the Empire State, Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks, as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of New York.

Joint statement by Timothy Cardinal Dolan and the Bishops of New York State on Governor Hochul’s announcement that she will sign the physician-assisted suicide bill passed earlier this year by the legislature

Bishop Lucia has announced new clergy assignments effective in January 2026.

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.

Rev. Friar Nader N. Ata, OFM Conv., formerly the Parochial Vicar of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Syracuse, New York has been appointed Rector (Pastor), of the same church. This appointment is effective November 19, 2025.

Bishop Lucia has joined the Bishops of NYS in a statement entitled "For You Too Once Were Aliens". The statement, released on the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini - the first American Saint and the Saint of Immigrants - addresses the issue of immigration. Bishop Lucia has written to all of us about this statement and his hope is that we will read it, pray over it and consider taking the Cabrini Pledge.

Today, Pope Leo XIV has shared with the Church and all people of goodwill the Apostolic Exhortation "Dilexi te”. He addresses it, “To all Christians on Love of the Poor.” Yesterday, he shared the text with the Episcopal College (the College of Bishops), and in a note to us, His Holiness wrote, “May ‘Dilexi te’ help the Church to serve the poor and help bring the poor to Christ.”

Read Bishop Lucia's full letter here.

On August 27th, the Honorable Wendy A. Kinsella of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York ruled that the Court will accept the Diocese of Syracuse’s plan to exit its Chapter 11 for reorganization and will confirm the plan. Please take a moment to read Bishop Lucia’s letter to our diocesan family.

Bishop Lucia has announced Pastoral Assignments for late Summer 2025.

On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, Bishop Lucia calls for renewed commitment to peace, urging each person to become an instrument of healing and reconciliation in a world still plagued by war. Inspired by the words of St. Francis and recent papal teachings, he reminds us that lasting peace begins with individual action rooted in love, justice, and the common good.

The CSBC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointments of the three principals for the 2025–2026 academic year at St. John’s and St. James Elementary Schools, and Seton Catholic Central High School. These leaders bring a shared commitment to academic excellence, faith formation, and the holistic development of every student.

Decree on the Extinctive Union-Merger of the Parishes of Saint Peter (Utica) and Saint Mark (Utica)

The Catholic Schools of Broome County (CSBC) announces the resignation of Tracy Caezza as President of the CSBC, effective August 7, 2025.

The Diocese of Syracuse is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Moss to the role of Associate Director of Safe Environment, effective July 1, 2025.

The Diocese of Syracuse is pleased to announce the promotion of Joelle Zarnowski to Associate Director of Communications, effective July 1, 2025.