The Parishes of Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy

Hometown:  North Side of Syracuse

Home parish: Saint Daniel, Lyncourt

Education:  The Catholic University of America - Philosophy (Ph.B, 07’ / Ph.L, 08’), Theology (S.T.B., 12’ / S.T.L., 14’), and Canon law (J.C.L., 19’)

About me:  I am a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse. I was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 1 June 2013. I have served as the parochial vicar both at Saint Rose of Lima Parish in North Syracuse and at the Parish of Saints John and Andrew in Binghamton, and as the Director of the Office of Liturgy and O.C.I.A for the Diocese. In addition to being the pastor of the parishes of Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy, I am the Vice Chancellor of the Diocese, a judge in the Tribunal, and the Episcopal Master of Ceremonies. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and organ, landscaping, cooking, running, hiking, and playing tennis.

Mission statement: In my role as pastor, I believe God is calling me to provide the direction needed for the staff, volunteers, and parishioners to engage in the mission of the Church by using my charism of knowledge and natural ability to organize and communicate. 

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Hometown: Syracuse, NY

Home parish:  Holy Family, Fairmount

Education:  Colgate University - Physics (B.A. '15), The Catholic University of America - Theology (M.Div / S.T.B. '23)

About me: I was ordained by Bishop Douglas Lucia on June 3, 2023. I have served as Parochial Vicar for 2 years at Spirit of Hope Parish in Canastota, Sylvan Beach, Oneida, Sherrill, and Vernon. I am also currently studying for my licentiate in Canon Law through St. Paul's University in Ottawa. In my free time I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee, practicing French Horn, bicycling/motorcycling, and reading.

Mission statement: In my role as a priest I believe God is calling me to encounter, evangelize, and reconcile all people to the love of Jesus Christ through His Church, and as parochial vicar to support and serve the mission of our parish with fidelity and joy. 

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Hometown:  Van Buren, Maine

Home parish: St. Remi/St. Bruno Parish

Education:  Master of Science in Organizational Management

About me:  Born and raised on the Canadian border in Northern Maine.  Upon graduation I entered military service attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command and retiring with 23 years of service.  For the next 20 years I was a Special Agent in Charge (GS-13) with the Department of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.  Upon my retirement I was employed as the Parish Administrator at Divine Mercy Parish for two years before enjoying a full retirement.  Before my ordination into the Diaconate in 2018, I was involved with the Parish as an EOM, Reader, Catechist and Vacation Bible School.  I thoroughly enjoy my ministry at both parishes and enjoy meeting new people everyday.  My hobbies are wood working and playing with new electronic gadgets.

Mission statement: In my ministry as a deacon, I believe God is calling me to evangelize by using my gifts of evangelism, witness, and teaching; especially to serve those returning to the Church or those seeking a home where they will feel welcomed and loved.  

Contact:  mberube@syrdio.org

Hometown: Oriskany, New York

Home parish: St. Stephen's, Oriskany (now closed)

Education:  B.A. Political Science - Utica College of Syracuse University (1988)(summa cum  laude)

Juris Doctor - State University of New York at Buffalo College of Law (1991)

About me: I am married to my wife Christine and have two great sons, Joshua and Zachary, and Zachary is married to our wonderful daughter-in-law Stella.  I am also a permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Syracuse.  I was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 19, 2018.  I have served all of my diaconate at Sacred Heart in Cicero, and have also been assigned since 2023 to Divine Mercy in Central Square.  As a lawyer, I worked for fifteen years as a prosecutor, sixteen years as a Town Judge for the Town of Clay, and currently own a local private practice office.  I also served thirty years in the United States Air Force/New York Air National Guard as a Judge Advocate General, retiring in 2022 with the rank of Colonel.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and being out in the woods at our camp.

Mission statement:  In my role as a Deacon, I assist the Pastor, Pastoral Assistant and staff to help everyone we encounter to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  While that is done in a variety of ways both inside and outside the church, the goal is the same - to help everyone that I encounter to get to heaven, using the talents that God has given me as best as I can.

Contact:  blauri@syrdio.org

Hometown:  Oswego, NY

Home parish: St. John the Evangelist

Education:  BA in Psychology, Navy Veteran

About me:  I am a deacon in the Syracuse Diocese.   I was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, NY on July 22, 2020.  I served 4 years as a Pastor's Associate at St. Margaret Parish in Homer, NY.  I am presently assigned to both Divine Mercy and Sacred Heart parishes in Central Square and Cicero, respectively, and as the Director of Family Faith Formation.  I am a professional humor greeting card cartoonist with American Greetings and other  companies.  I have an apostolate called Divine Comedy presentation in which I use my faith-related cartoons, humor, and live art demonstration to bring awareness of the importance of joy and faith.  I'm married and have 4 boys and soon to be 7 grandchildren.

Mission statement: My mission is to help families grow in faith while keeping a smile on their faces. Whether through teaching, preaching, or drawing, I seek to reveal that holiness and humor go hand in hand — because the Good News should sound like good news! With heart, faith, and a few well-placed punchlines, I strive to help others see that joy is not just optional — it’s a sign of grace at work.

Contact:  dreynolds@syrdio.org

Hometown:  Solvay, New York

Home parish: St. Cecilia, Solvay

Education:  St. Cecilia Elementary; Solvay High School

About me: I am married and blessed with four adult children and eight wonderful

grandchildren, all of whom I love spending time with. After 28 years with UPS, I

retired in 2018 and quickly realized that staying home full-time wasn’t for me. When I learned that Sacred Heart Parish was looking for someone to clean the church on Saturdays, I thought it would be a great fit since I’ve always been good at keeping things in order. After about a year in that role, I transitioned to receptionist and eventually to Parish Administrator. I truly love working at Sacred Heart and value the wonderful people I have the pleasure of interacting with every day.

Mission statement: To support the pastoral mission of the parish through prayerful service, effective administration, and a welcoming spirit, ensuring that every action reflects Christ’s love and advances the work of the Church.  

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Hometown:  Syracuse, NY  ( Blessed Sacrament, Bishop Grimes )

Home parish: Holy Family, Fairmount

Education:  BS Degree - Management - SUNY @ Oswego ( 1986 )

Masters in Business Administration - Chapman University  ( 1993 )

About me:  Accounting and Finance professional, with a 36 year career  engaged in accounting, financial planning and analysis at Carrier Global in Syracuse, with the last 13 years as CFO of Carrier's worldwide parts division. In my free time I enjoy watching and participating in all kinds of sports, including pickleball and golf, and am a big fan of  Syracuse University athletics. I also enjoy exercising, walking, reading and traveling.  I was the former Treasurer of Lakeland Little League and spent a few years coaching baseball and basketball at the young teen level. I am currently an EMHC and volunteer at Emmaus Ministry on the south side. I have also assisted the United Way as both a program and financial reviewer.

Mission statement: In my role as Director of Finance, I believe God is calling me to be a trustworthy steward of both parishes' assets, ensuring efficiency in operations and supporting the ministries in our parishioners' journey in the Catholic faith by using my charisms of service, administration, knowledge and giving.

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Hometown:  Central Square, NY

Home parish: St. Michael's, Central Square

Education:  Florida State University- Music Education (MME '11), SUNY Potsdam: Crane School of Music- Music Education (BME '08)

About me:  After living in Jacksonville, FL for 10 years and serving as a public school teacher for nearly 15 years, I began my work in youth ministry in June 2021. It is a joy and privilege to serve as Youth Minister, accompanying the young people of our parish as they grow in their faith and relationship with Christ. Outside of ministry, I value time with my family—my parents, sister, and two cats—and enjoy baking, cooking, reading, boating, and shopping.

Mission statement: In my role as Youth Minister, I believe God is calling me to guide and inspire young people to deepen their relationship with Christ by using my charisms of piety and knowledge. Through the gifts of organization and communication, I strive to create meaningful opportunities for faith formation, prayer, and community that nurture both the spiritual and personal growth of our youth. 

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Hometown:  Warners, NY

Home parish:  Holy Family, Fairmount

Education:  Houghton University, Master of Music in Organ Performance, 2025

Baldwin Wallace University, Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance, 2021

About me:  I began playing the piano when I was 7 years old, and the organ when I was 12 years old. I began playing at Mass at my home parish of Holy Family in Fairmount, and throughout my teenage years played at many churches in the Syracuse area. After graduating for college, I spent two years as the full-time Director of Music and Organist at St. Marianne Cope Parish in Solvay, before going on to pursue a master’s degree and beginning work at our two parishes, where I began serving in December of 2023. 

I live in North Syracuse with my wife, Gwen, and our dachshund, Winston. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, running, going for walks, golfing, reading books about history, watching sports, and spending as much time outdoors as I can.

Mission statement: In my ministry as Director of Music and Organist, I believe God is calling me to use my musical talent to help our parishioners lift up their hearts to the Lord, by providing our parish with beautiful sacred music that draws them deeper into the mysteries that we celebrate. 

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Hometown:  Fulton, NY

Home parish: Divine Mercy

Education:  Bachelor of Technology from SUNY Cobleskill (2000)

About me:  In my first career, I grew perennial flowers, and I still love being outdoors. I became Catholic on Pentecost Sunday in 2019, and now I help teach O.C.I.A. I love sharing the faith and introducing new people to the wonderful community that our parishes offer. I also like hiking, gardening, traveling, and cooking.

Mission statement: In my ministry as Communications Coordinator, I believe God is calling me to use my talents and charisms to proclaim the Gospel, foster connection, encourage participation, strengthen parish life, and build a welcoming sense of community within our parish. 

Contact:  dmbulletin@syrdio.org

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Hometown:  Cicero, New York 

Home parish: Sacred Heart/ Saint Rose of Lima

Education:  High school graduate

About me:  I am a father to 3 beautiful children. I have years of construction experience. I worked for a custom High school home builder for years, gaining extensive on-the-job training. I am also a kids' jiu-jitsu instructor. 

Mission statement: In my role as a maintenance worker, I believe God is calling me to utilize my skills and knowledge in construction to help improve our parishes. 

Contact:  acarella@syrdio.org