Prayer in Preparation for the 140th Anniversary of the Diocese of Syracuse

O God of the 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 be nurtured, so that 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 do whatever he  tells us, so that we will be one endless chorus praising Father, Son, and Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia