Jennifer Ficcaglia

Rochester

Managing Editor for the Catholic Courier and El Mensajero Católico newspapers in Rochester, N.Y. Wife and mom of two boys.

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Articles

The apostles receive the Spirit and baptize thousands

2 days ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Ficcaglia |Jim Mosley

Reading of June 8, 2025: Acts 2:1-11Children’s story: The apostles receive the Spirit and baptize thousandsEssay QuestionBible Accent: At one time, everyone on Earth spoke the same languageSpotlight on the Saints: St. Thomas MorePuzzle: True or falseWhen Jesus returned to his Father in heaven, he told the apostles that they would soon receive the Holy Spirit. The apostles returned to Jerusalem to wait for the Holy Spirit to come. One day, the apostles were all in one place together.
Catholic doctor: NY’s assisted-suicide bill is flawed

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

Proposed legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in New York is “morally, fundamentally flawed,” according to Dr. Thomas Carroll, board member and immediate past president of the Finger Lakes Guild of the Catholic Medical Association. “There’s no such thing as a safeguard that would make this OK. Ultimately, it’s just not a moral law,” said Carroll, a doctor of general medicine and palliative care.
Paul and Silas baptize a jailer and his family in Philippi

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

Reading of May 27, 2025: Acts 16:22-34Children’s story: Paul and Silas baptize a jailer and his family in PhilippiTrivia QuestionBible Accent: Another apostle was put in prisonSpotlight on the Saints: St. ColumbaPuzzle: Draw a line between the quotation and the person who said itPaul and Silas traveled from city to city telling people about God and Jesus. One day, they traveled to the Roman colony of Philippi in Macedonia, in what is now the north of Greece.
Professors: New pope may prioritize peace, invigorate church

4 weeks 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.
Peter quotes Scripture and calls for Judas to be replaced

1 month ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Ficcaglia |Jim Mosley

Peter spoke to a group of 120 Christians and said it was necessary to replace Judas, the apostle who died after he had betrayed Jesus.
Local teens traveling in Italy reflect on Pope Francis’ life, death

1 month 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

1 month 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.
Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with oil and dries them with her hair

2 months ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Ficcaglia |Jim Mosley

As Jesus dined at the house of his friends in Bethany, one of his friends, Mary, anointed his feet with expensive oil.
God tells Moses to bring the Israelites out of Egypt

2 months ago | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Ficcaglia

Kids' Chronicle: God spoke to Moses from a burning bush and told him to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. (Illustration by Linda Jeanne Rivers) | Section: Kids' ChronicleReading of March 23, 2025: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Children’s story: God tells Moses to bring the Israelites out of EgyptTrivia QuestionBible Accent: Moses was raised as an EgyptianSpotlight on the Saints: St. Fidelis of SigmaringenPuzzle: Fill in the blanksMoses was married to a daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian.
The devil tries but fails to tempt Jesus in the desert

Mar 3, 2025 | catholiccourier.com | Jennifer Ficcaglia

Jesus went into the desert for 40 days and fasted. At the end of the 40 days, Jesus was tempted by the devil. (Illustration by Linda Jeanne Rivers) | Section: Kids' ChronicleReading of March 9, 2025: Luke 4:1-13 Children’s story: The devil tries but fails to tempt Jesus in the desertEssay QuestionBible Accent: Jesus teaches in his hometown of NazarethSpotlight on the Saints: St. EndaPuzzle: Fill in the blanksAfter Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he was filled with the Holy Spirit.