Jennifer Burke

Rochester, United States

Reporter and Staff Writer at Catholic Courier

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Articles

Faithful at Hilton’s St. Leo Church love link to new pope

6 days ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jim Mosley

“His name is Leo! His name is Leo!”Almost immediately after Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world on May 8, Father Joseph Catanise began fielding calls, emails and text messages from parishioners who were excited about the name the new pontiff had chosen. The parishioners of St. Leo Church in Hilton were thrilled to learn of their link to their new pope, he said.
Professors: New pope may prioritize peace, invigorate church

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jennifer Ficcaglia

Like many local Catholics, Lisa Lickona and Matthew Kuhner were stunned when they learned an American, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, had been elected to the papacy. However, Lickona and Kuhner — both professors at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry — said they believe the Chicago native brings unique gifts and strengths to the role and are excited to see his papacy unfold. “I just think he checks all the boxes in a way, and we didn’t even know what the boxes were.
Father McKenna ‘blessed’ to have enjoyed his varied ministries

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jim Mosley

Pastor. Chancellor. Author. Canon lawyer. Adjunct professor. Those titles represent just a few of the roles Father Kevin McKenna has taken on in the 48 years since his ordination. This June he’ll aquire a new one: senior priest. Regardless of the role, Father McKenna has always sought to serve others, and plans to continue to do so even after becoming a senior priest.
Priests live out their vocations in a wide variety of ministries

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jim Mosley

When Father Brian Cool was preparing for his future vocation as a priest, he did not expect to spend a great deal of time on college campuses following his 1993 ordination, or that working with fraternity members would be among his ministerial responsibilities. “I envisioned myself in parish ministry,” recalled Father Cool, Catholic chaplain at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology.
After New York Assembly passage, assisted suicide bill heads to state Senate - Detroit Catholic

2 weeks ago | detroitcatholic.com | Jennifer Burke |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

(OSV News) ─ The New York Assembly April 29 passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state, despite strong opposition from the state's Catholic bishops. The bishops are now calling on all Catholics to contact their state senators and urge them to vote against the Senate version of the bill passed by the Assembly.
NY Catholics urged to ask senators to oppose assisted suicide

2 weeks ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jim Mosley

On April 29, the New York State Assembly passed A136, a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state, despite strong opposition from the New York state’s Catholic bishops. The bishops now are urging all Catholics to contact their state senators and urge them to vote against S138, the Senate version of the bill passed by the Assembly.
NY Catholics urged to voice opposition to bill that would legalize assisted suicide

2 weeks ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Jennifer Burke

ALBANY, N.Y. (OSV News) -- New York's Catholic bishops are urging the state's Catholics to voice their opposition to proposed legislation that would legalize suicide for those diagnosed with terminal illness. The legislation, A136/S138, was introduced in both the Senate and the Assembly in January, and lawmakers are expected to vote on the bills as early as the week of April 28, according to the New York State Catholic Conference, which represents the state's bishops in public policy matters.
Catholic bishops oppose NY bill to legalize assisted suicide

3 weeks ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jim Mosley

New York’s Catholic bishops are urging the state’s Catholics to voice their opposition to proposed legislation that would legalize suicide for those diagnosed with terminal illness. The legislation, A136/S138, was introduced in both the Senate and the Assembly in January, and lawmakers are expected to vote on the bills as early as the week of April 28, according to the New York State Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s bishops in public-policy matters.
Local teens traveling in Italy reflect on Pope Francis’ life, death

3 weeks ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Burke |Jennifer Ficcaglia

Church bells were ringing when a group of 15 students and chaperones from Bishop Kearney High School stepped out of their bus in Pisa, Italy, April 21. Their tour guide then informed them of the somber reason the bells were tolling: Pope Francis had passed away less than two hours earlier. “When the bells were ringing, it astounded me how still and solemn everybody got there,” remarked Ellen Hansen, one of the chaperones for the group and a science teacher at the Irondequoit High School.
Catholics in Rochester Diocese react to Pope Francis’ death

3 weeks ago | catholiccourier.com | Mike Latona |Jennifer Burke |Jennifer Ficcaglia

One morning after celebrating the risen Christ on Easter, Catholics around the world as well as in the Diocese of Rochester mourned the overnight death of Pope Francis. Deacon Frank Pettrone noted the pope’s passing near the end of his homily April 21 during the 8 a.m. liturgy at Greece’s St. Mark Church.