St. Mary's, Waddington / St. John the Baptist, Madrid

09/08/2026

JOURNEY WITH CHRIST: An Integrated Approach to Lifelong Parish Faith Formation

All parish leaders, catechists, ministry volunteers and all who care about faith formation are invited to attend the fall LEAD Event: Journey with Christ to learn how parishes can nurture faith across every stage of life while building stronger family and ministry connections among the wider parish community. Oct 17, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Church of the Visitation, Norfolk. Bring a bagged lunch. No fee. Speaker: Dr. Steven Serafin of Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries.

Register at: www.rcdony.org/journey

More details about LEAD are available on diocesan website Faith Formation Page

Contact for More Information: Anita Soltero Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 518-310-3669

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

This coming week's bulletin. Bishop LaValley's letter dated August 25, 2026 regarding the Chapter 11 Reorganization can be read on the Diocesan website here: https://www.rcdony.org/reorganization

09/03/2026

RACHEL'S VINEYARD AFTER-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT: October 9-11 Guggenheim Lodge, Saranac Lake

Are you or a friend suffering after abortion? You aren't alone. Join others for a weekend of hope and healing. The retreat begins Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon. $150 includes lodging, food and all retreat materials. Scholarships available. Confidential online registration at www.rcdony.org/pro-life/rv-retreat

Contact for More Information: Colleen Miner Email: [email protected] Number: 518-524-0774

09/02/2026

DOVS SPONSOR MASS WITH TALK AND FREE LUNCH: Norfolk

On September 22, The Diocese of Ogdensburg Vocation Society is sponsoring an event that will include a Mass at 11 a.m. followed by a free luncheon and talk by diocesan Vocations Director Father Matthew Conger at the Fr. Amyot Parish Center, Visitation parish, Norfolk. The talk is entitled, "Promoting Vocations Is Everyone's Business: What Can I Do?" All are welcome! RSVP to Connie by email at [email protected] or by phone at 315-783-0574 no later than September 17.

09/01/2026

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08/28/2026

JOURNEY WITH CHRIST: Save the Date

All catechists and parish leaders are invited to join us for Journey with Christ in Norfolk, Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mark your calendars. Watch for event details and registration.

Contact for More Information: Anita Soltero Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 518-310-3669

08/21/2026

CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND MARRIAGE: All married couples and their families
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We invite all married couples and their families to join us at the annual Celebration of Love and Marriage Mass on Sunday, September 20, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the Mass. Whether you have been married for less than 1 year, over 50 years or anywhere in between, we want to acknowledge your commitment and celebrate with you. Married couples who wish to receive a certificate signed by Bishop LaValley and have their names appear in the program should register no later than September 11 at https://www.rcdony.org/jubilee. There will be a gathering with refreshments after the Mass.

Contact for More Information: Steve Tartaglia Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 315.393.2920

08/21/2026

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