MEN’S DISCERNMENT GROUPS
Men ages 18–40, are you searching for purpose and wondering about God’s plan for your life? Come be part of our Men’s Discernment Groups.
Locations: Canton/Potsdam area, St. Mary’s Church, start date Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. facilitated by Fr. Scott Belina; Plattsburgh area, St. John XXIII Newman Center, start date Jan. 30 at 10 a.m., facilitated by Fr. Carter Pierce.
Features: A welcoming space for prayer, reflection, and honest conversation with others exploring the call to priesthood or a deeper walk with Christ. Refreshments and materials provided. Take the next step toward clarity and peace. Your journey begins here!
Contact: Deacon Garry Stevens, Vocations Coordinator at gstevens@rcdony.org or 315-854-6158

THE RESCUE PROJECT
Ogdensburg - Come join us for a 9-week experience to hear how AWESOME the Good News of the Gospel really is! 
Date: Starts Feb. 1 until Palm Sunday
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Brzana Hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Features: Each session of this free program consists of a video presentation unpacking the story of the Gospel followed by small group discussion. 
Contact: Register online at https://www.rcdony.org/rescue For more information: contact Marika Donders at mdonders@rcdony.org 

IHC MYSTERY PLAYERS
The IHC Mystery Players will present the Way of the Cross around the Diocese and beyond. 
Lent 2026 Prayer Schedule: February 22, 2 p.m. at Summit Village, Watertown; Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.at St. Elizabeth Seton, Baldwinsville; March 8, 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian, Watertown; March 12, 7:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi, Round Lake; March 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's, South Glens Falls; March 14, 7:30 p.m. at St. Bernard's, Saranac Lake; March 20, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family, Little Falls; March 22, 7:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia's, Adams; March 27, 7:30 p.m. at Pope John XXIII, Liverpool; March 29, 7:30 p.m. at St. James, Carthage; April 2, 8 p.m. at IHC, Watertown; April 3, 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's, Watertown
Contact: For mor information go to https://www.ihcschool.org/mystery-players

RITE OF ELECTION
Ogdensburg - The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion to be held.
Date: Feb. 22
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Contact: RSVP deadline: Feb 11to Asoltero@rcdony.org

SURVIVING DIVORCE
Canton - The Family Life Office will be offering the Surviving Divorce program again starting in late February.
Time: Meeting dates and times will be determined by the needs of the participants.
Cost: The program is free but we happily accept $25 donations to offset the cost of materials.
Features: Surviving Divorce features twelve video presentations that cover topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children and a former spouse, and annulment and remarriage. This program is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find answers to their questions, restore their hope, and begin authentic healing.
Contact: To register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/survivingdivorce. For more information, contact Steve Tartaglia at 315-393-2920.

GUGGENHEIM REGISTRATION
Camp Guggenheim registration and new staff application season is now open. 
Dates: July 5 - July 10 for 11-13 year olds; July 12 - July 17 for 12-15 year olds; July 19 - July 24 for 12-15 year olds; July 26 - July 31 for 12-15 year olds; Aug 2 - Aug 7 for 16-18 year olds
Cost: $450 per week, but if you register by March 1 with a deposit or scholarship application it will be $425.
Contact: Register for camp at https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp/registration Register for a staff position at https://www.rcdony.org/youth/camp/new-staff-application by Feb. 25

DAY OF REFLECTION
Norfolk - All Catechists, Catechetical Leaders, Commissioned Lay Ministers, Youth Leaders and Candidates in Formation for Ministry are invited to a Day of Reflection.
Date: March 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mass will be at 9 a.m.
Place: Norfolk Parish Center
Cost: $15 includes lunch (soup and sandwich)
Features: Presented by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP. The theme will be “In Step with Christ: Embracing Discipleship and Accompaniment”.
Contact: Register by March 12 at rcdony.org/dayofreflection

CHRISM MASS
Ogdensburg - All the faithful of the Diocese of Ogdensburg are invited to join Bishop LaValley in the annual Renewal of Priestly Commitment, the Blessing of the Holy Oils, and the consecration of the Sacred Chrism for use in all the churches of our Diocese.
Date: March 26
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Features: This ritual symbolizes that we are one family in Christ. The Chrism Mass may be viewed at https://www.rcdony.org/livemass. The Chrism Mass program will be available at the same link shortly before the Liturgy.

HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN
Massena – New location and save the date! Highway to Heaven
Date: May 16
Place: Sacred Heart Church
Features: Featuring the Shroud of Turin replica exhibit, Father Jonathan Meyer, National Preacher of the Eucharistic Revival, Award-winning musician Sarah Kroger. The event will include Holy Mass, Confessions, Eucharistic Adoration, a Eucharistic Procession with Bishop LaValley, the Eucharistic Miracles exhibit, films, vendors and more. There will be time for fellowship and service. It will be an awesome day for the whole family!
Contact: Space is limited and registration is required. To view the schedule and register, please visit: https://www.rcdony.org/h2h For more information contact, Mary Beth Bracy at marybethbracy@gmail.com

DYING WITH CHRIST, LIVING WITH HOPE
Plattsburgh - When we make a commitment to die with Christ, we can truly live with hope. Learn about NYS Assisted Suicide Legislation and Canada's MAID.
Date: May 30
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: St. John Newman Center
Cost: $10 donation, includes lunch
Features: Discussions feature theologians and healthcare professionals giving perspectives on suffering, grief, dying and our Christian duty to care.
Contact: Registration online at: https://www.rcdony.org.livingwithhope

FOSTER GRANDPARENT  
Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. They are placed in a classroom serving with a child or children who are in need of emotional support, development of basic learning skills, friendship, companionship, encouragement, individual attention and unhurried help. The program currently has 40 volunteers and serves more than 100 kids per year. To volunteer in this program, you can live in one of the following counties. Franklin, Essex County, Clinton County, St. Lawrence County or Jefferson County
Contact: Melissa Howard, Volunteer Coordinator at (518) 359-7688 or E-mail: mhoward@cathcharities.org 

SIDEWALK ADVOCATES FOR LIFE 
Experience Sidewalk Advocated for Life’s new virtual basic training 2.0. 
Features: Sidewalk Advocates for Life employs peaceful, prayerful, loving, and law-abiding outreach outside of abortion centers to aid mothers in crisis and connect them with life-affirming resources in the effort to save their preborn children and end abortion. By God’s grace, this effort has witnessed over 9,000 women turn around at abortion centers and CHOOSE LIFE! 
Contact: To get started, YOU’RE INVITED to fill out the brief application at sidewalkadvocates.org/trainingapp. Upon receipt, we’ll be in touch with next steps for accessing the online training.