on January 5, 2026
The volunteers of Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen and Boutique were honored with the Syracuse Diocese’s Immaculata Award in December for their efforts to serve those in need in the community and in St. Joseph & St. Patrick Parish.
The award ceremony took place Dec. 7, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, with lay men and women from 90 parishes being recognized for their volunteer work.
As the Catholic Sun explained, “The awards were established in 2011 by Bishop Emeritus Robert J. Cunningham to recognize the many laypeople around the diocese who devote their energy and time to volunteering in their parishes and beyond, honoring their service and fidelity to Christ and His Church. The awards’ namesake comes from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, as the conferral of the awards always takes place on the Sunday closest to the Holy Day.”
Bishop Douglas J. Lucia greeted and congratulated each honoree.