Family/Respect Life-Diocese of Syracuse

06/11/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Today, we filed two new lawsuits in New York and Illinois challenging assisted su***de laws.

These laws create a dangerous double standard by treating su***de as a tragedy for some people and a solution for others. People with disabilities deserve equal protection under the law, not policies that put vulnerable patients at risk.

We're proud to stand alongside plaintiffs, disability advocates, and allies fighting for justice, equality, and genuine care.

https://endassistedsu***de.org/

06/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

We give thanks for the incredible gift of the Eucharist; the true presence of Jesus Christ among us. In every Mass, Christ nourishes us with His Body and Blood, strengthens us for our journey of faith, and draws us more deeply into communion with Him and one another.

As we honor the Blessed Sacrament today, may we renew our love for the Eucharist and our gratitude for this precious gift that remains at the heart of our Catholic faith.

06/03/2026

Lord, I come to Your tender Heart today, to You who have words that set my heart ablaze, to You who pour out compassion on the little ones and the poor, on those who suffer, and on all human miseries. I desire to know You more, to contemplate You in the Gospel, to be with You and learn from You and from the charity with which You allowed Yourself to be touched by all forms of poverty. You showed us the Father’s love by loving us without measure with Your divine and human Heart. Grant all Your children the grace of encountering You. Change, shape, and transform our plans, so that we seek only You in every circumstance: in prayer, in work, in encounters, and in our daily routine. From this encounter, send us out on mission, a mission of compassion for the world in which You are the source from which all consolation flows.
Amen.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Today, the Church celebrates Pentecost Sunday; the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and filled them with courage, wisdom, and zeal to share the Gospel with the world.

As we celebrate the birth of the Church, may we open our hearts to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and be renewed in faith, hope, and love. Come, Holy Spirit, and set our hearts on fire with Your love! 🔥🕊️

05/11/2026

Today, we celebrate and give thanks for all mothers and the women who reflect a mother’s love through their care, faith, compassion, and guidance. Your love helps shape families, strengthen communities, and reflect the beauty of God’s love in the world.

May God bless all mothers today and always, and may the Blessed Mother continue to inspire and intercede for you.

05/02/2026

The month of May is dedicated to Mary, our Blessed Mother! Mary loves each one of us and wants to lead us to her Son. Throughout the month, let us pray for the intercession of our Blessed Mother, especially for the protection of the unborn and for family life.

05/01/2026

Are you an adult child of divorce or separation?
The Office of Family/Respect Life is giving away one FREE registration to our upcoming Syracuse/Ogdensburg Life-Giving Wounds Retreat at the Good News Center in Utica June 26-28!
If your parents’ divorce or separation has left a lasting impact, this retreat offers a path toward hope, community, and restoration.
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05/01/2026

Today is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker! He is the patron saint of families, fathers, and expectant mothers, among others. Let us pray for St. Joseph's powerful intercession for all families.