2022 HOPE Impact Report

2022 HOPE APPEAL IMPACT REPORT

Your faithfulness and your generous support of the 2022 HOPE Appeal has touched the lives of individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Syracuse. You have made a difference by enabling our staff and volunteers to accomplish the work we are called to do. Together we are stronger. We are the body of Christ.

On behalf of every person who was lifted up and surrounded by the love of God through the ministries of our diocese, thank you and God bless you!

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

You are the light of Christ in our community.

I am humbled and inspired by your generous response to our 2022 HOPE Appeal. Since September, over 17,000 individuals and families in our diocese have come together as one Church to answer the call, “You are the light of the world. Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” —Matthew 5:14,16

I see God’s light in the smiles of our children as they learn about the love of Jesus in our Catholic Schools and our parish catechetical programs. I see the glowing and comforting presence of Christ as a chaplain sits bedside and assures a person that the Lord is present and they are loved. I see Christ’s light grow as families are welcomed with respect and grace as they receive necessities at Catholic Charities.

I am pleased to present this report in appreciation for your gifts, while also recognizing our responsibility as stewards of the gifts entrusted to us. Again, I want you to know that 100% of your contribution goes toward the stated case of support as outlined in this report.

I will remember you and your intentions in my prayers and Masses. I ask you to please remember in your prayers the people we are blessed to serve and me in my unworthy service to the people of this great diocese.

In the Name of Jesus,

Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia Bishop of Syracuse

A student from Cathedral Academy at Pompei shares a book with Bishop Lucia.

Campus Ministry

“The Newman Community on campus offers me such a wonderful sense of community and belonging. Father Jason is an all-star priest, and I absolutely love spending time with my fellow Catholic students. This is the rst time in my life I’ve ever been regularly going to Mass, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Now that I have the freedom to do this, I took the opportunity to become con rmed, deepening my faith and connection to the church.”

—Luke Lostumbo, Colgate University

Colleges with Campus Ministry Programs:

• SUNY Binghamton

• Cazenovia College

• Colgate University

• Hamilton College

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Child and Family Catechesis

• SUNY Morrisville

• SUNY Oswego

• Syracuse University

• Utica University

• SUNY Polytechnic Institute

“Thanks to the Catechesis Program with funding from the HOPE Appeal, I was able to take classes which gave me the con dence and leadership skills that I needed for my new position as a catechetical leader. The support and guidance was amazing. I gained the knowledge and organizational skills to help promote Family Catechesis at my parish. I cannot begin to thank the HOPE Appeal and Andrea Slaven, director of the program, for all the support and knowledge that has been so valuable and bene cial to run a Faith Formation program. I would not have such a successful program without their support.” —Mary

Ann

Knapp, St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, Chadwicks

Faith Formation

PRE-K-6

5,417 Students

652 Catechists

GRADES 7-8

1,478 Students

194 Catechists

Catholic Charities

GRADES 9-12

2,308 Students

250 Catechists

Sacramental Preparation

First Penance and First Communion: 1,388 Recipients

RCIA: 62 People Baptized

113 Received Into Full Communion

“We serve 40% of the population of Chenango County. We realized we needed a place where people felt valued and digni ed and welcomed when they came in. We are grateful for the support that keeps our doors open.”

—Robin Cotter, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Chenango County

Total parishes engaged with Catholic Charities: 65

Refugees welcomed and resettled: 1,895

Assisted and accessed nutritious food: 60,255

Meet basic needs and close emergency nancial gaps: 15,685

Prevent/end homelessness or reduce harm for people experiencing homelessness: 5,108

Increase access to healthcare and improve physical and mental well-being: 7,443

Cultivate children’s emotional and intellectual development: 3,635

Promote strong family functioning: 3,932

Individuals with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities served: 1,009

SUNY Cortland

SUNY ESF

Altar servers from Holy Family, Camillus, share a smile after Mass.

Volunteers unloading supplies for Roots & Wings, Chenango County food pantry.

Students from the Newman Community at Colgate University share Easter dinner.

(Closed Summer 2023)

2022 HOPE APPEAL IMPACT REPORT

Catholic Schools

“I love everything about Cathedral Academy at Pompei. The school’s climate, a cohesive staff, and a rigorous curriculum give my children a good foundation on how to behave, respect, love and help people around them. Learning makes their future brighter day by day!” —Hannah Vu, Cathedral Academy at Pompei Parent

3,932 students enrolled in 21 Catholic Schools

897 students received tuition assistance

“Reading the Catholic Sun provides a great perspective on both the local and worldwide church. We especially appreciate the Bishop’s column. And, additionally the Sun offers some terri c human interest stories.”

9,122 Home Subscriptions

2,448 Parish Subscriptions

26 Total Editions

Social Media

21,560 followers across all diocese and parish accounts on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn

Catholic TV

Mass Live Stream: 5 Days a week/52 weeks

Mass for Shut-ins Views: 2,500 over 4 local stations

Subscribers: 9,250 Views: 250,000

Hospital Ministry

“We feel blessed every day to bring Jesus Christ, whether by word or by sacrament, to those in the hospital who are asking to encounter Him at such a critical time. We meet people where they are, knowing that their spirituality will help them nd the healing they need.” —Deacon Bill Fitzpatrick

—Claire and Bob Dana, Liverpool

Students at Holy Trinity, Oswego participate in a service project to provide backpacks with supplies to young people in need.

Claire and Bob Dana, parishioners of Christ the King and Pope John XXIII, Liverpool.

Members of the Pastoral Care Program in United Health Services in Binghamton General Hospital and Wilson Medical Center (from left to right): Deacon Bill Fitzpatrick, Deacon Greg Hrostowski, Deacon Ade Ademoyo and Deacon Paul Heiland.

Family/Respect Life

✚ Couples in marriage prep: 288

✚ Marriage Enrichment Programs (Embrace & The B.A.R.): 81

✚ People at fall family fun days: 159

✚ Loss for remembrance of infant and pregnancy loss (with care packages and resources): 60

✚ World Marriage Day: 230 Couples participated, 35 Parishes

✚ Over 400 people attended the Mass For Life and march with Bishop Lucia

✚ Participation in Education Programs for Catholic Schools: 2,593

✚ Students attending Mass For Life: 1,083

✚ Number of Catholic School students attending mental health program with Colin Nykaza and chastity presentation with Gen Life: 755

Formation for Ministry

“When I started Formation for Ministry I had few expectations. I could not have predicted the effects of the last two years. People are so amazing, so different, so full of rough edges and quirks. I have gained evidence of that community. That evidence has made me a more prayerful, joyful, and con dent Catholic.” —Formation for Ministry participant

59 individuals participated from 33 parishes in 17 PCAs across all vicariates.

Seminarian, Clergy and Deacon Education

Ordained to the Permanent Deaconate: 11 Completed 2nd year of formation: 8

In Seminarian Formation: 11

Adolescent Catechesis & Discipleship

“It was much more challenging than I thought it would be, but in an edifying way. When I left, I felt stronger in my faith. I came to appreciate the humanity of the Church and got to meet and work with so many people who work in the Church. Now, it is easier to see Christ in other people.” —Jacob Cottet, Totus

✚ Totus Tuus: 610 Attendees, 59 Parishes represented

✚ Steubenville: 133 Attendees

✚ Middle School Pilgrimage: 142

✚ National Catholic Youth Conference: 319 Participants

✚ Youth Good Friday Stations of the Cross: 161

✚ Consultations: 334

✚ Con rmation: 1,457

Kathryne Sparaco and Louis Rakowski participating in Marriage Preparation Classes at Christ the King Retreat House in summer 2022. They were married in December 2022.

Newly commissioned 2022 lay ministers with Bishop Lucia after the commissioning Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

In June 2023, the Diocese of Syracuse welcomed newly ordained priest Rev. James Buttner, pictured here last year with Bishop Lucia and his parents at his transitional deaconate ordination.

Tuus Leader

collaborates with parishes to offer weeklong parish mission programs designed to teach and inspire children and youth.

How Your Gift to 2022 HOPE Appeal Was Used:

The 2022 HOPE Appeal raised $4,869,797 to provide support for immediate needs across the $723,992 was given to

Cultivating Catholic Leadership: $2,248,354

Parish Sharing: $723,992

Campaign Expenses: $187,900

Advancing Social Justice

Catholic Charities

Asian & Spanish Apostolates

Catholic Deaf Ministry

Social Action Ministry Jail Ministry

Cathedral Emergency Services

Cultivating Catholic Leadership

$484,904 $399,169

$266,984 $277,955 $257,695 $80,508 $158,000 $143,915 $84,896

$94,328

Tuition Assistance

Educating Youth in Catholic Faith (Faith Form & CSO)

Campus Ministry

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Family/Respect Life

Evangelization

Seminarian, Clergy, Deacon Education

Marriage Tribunal

Lay Leadership Formation for Ministry

Empowering Parish Communities

Catholic Sun, Catholic TV, Communications

Hospital Ministry

Cathedral Support

Pastoral & Religious Support

Vicar for Parishes

Universal Church Initiatives (National Assessments)

Christ the King Retreat House

Liturgy & Worship

Catholic Cemeteries

Charismatic Renewal

Commission on Women

100% of funds raised from the HOPE Appeal are restricted funds that were only used for HOPE Appeal programs, services and ministries as listed above. No funds were used for costs associated with Chapter 11 or mediation legal fees. Note: Financial information re ects income and expenses through May 7, 2023.

Questions? Please contact Beth Lynn Hoey, Executive Director of the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse at (315) 472-8447 or bhoey@syrdio.org.

(DPC,Priest personnel/vicar religious/perm diaconate, Vicars Forane, Year of Mercy)

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