Welcome


Welcome to The Church of the Nativity

We are a Catholic Community of parishes located in the Southern Hills of Onondaga County in Central New York.

The parishes of the Church of the Nativity are places of worship and spiritual growth for Catholic Christians. We each strive to meet the needs of our parishioners and the community in which we are located. You are invited to come and pray with us on a regular basis or whenever you are in the area.

Yours in Christ, Administrator, Rev. Dennis Walker


 

History

Our History is Rich and Unique

The Church of the Nativity in the Southern Hills was established in 2012, bringing the four churches, Immaculate Conception in Pompey, St. Joseph’s in Lafayette, St. Leo’s in Tully, and St. Patrick’s in Otisco into one corporation within the Syracuse Diocese.

Each of these parishes have rich histories of Faith and Perseverance. Details of Immaculate Conception’s history can be explored here. St. Joseph the Worker’s history can be found here, while the history of St. Leo’s in Tully can be examined here. You can read of the history of St. Patrick’s in Otisco here.

Contact Us

Where to Contact Us

Parish Staff:

Administrator: Rev. Dennis Walker

Parish Office:

Ann Christmas, Immaculate Conception
Linda Swan, St. Leo’s
Peg Sutton, St. Joseph’s

Religious Education:

Anne Loughlin & Michelle Benjamin, St. Joseph’s (315) 677-3439
Peter Cardamone, St. Leo’s (315) 696-5599

Outreach:

Fabius-Pompey Outreach (315) 677-3590
LaFayette Outreach (315) 677-5221
St. Leo’s/St. Patrick’s Outreach (315) 696-5092

Liturgy:

Jeannie Crouse, St. Leo’s (315) 696-5092
Ann Derr, Immaculate Conception (315) 683-9415

Sacraments:

Please call the Parish Office at the Church you attend for the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage and also for Hospital visits.

Adoration:

Mondays at St. Joseph’s 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursdays at St. Leo’s 9:00 – 10:00 am

Reconciliation:

Monday at St. Joseph’s 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday at St. Leo’s 3:30 – 4:15 pm

 

Event Calendar

Church of The Nativity Event Calendar

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  • Do you have events concerning any of the Church of the Nativity parishes that you would like to have added to this calendar? Please email them to info@southernhillscatholic.org and we’ll try to get them included.

Youth Faith Formation

Youth Faith Formation at The Church of the Nativity

Our Youth Faith Formation programs are designed to guide youth, from kindergarten to high school, to understanding, reflection, discussion, and growth in their faith. Youth and their families gain knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church, as well as receive preparation as candidates for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. We offer a 30 hour Faith Formation Program, from September through May that includes instruction, works of service and charity, and family activities designed for youth and families to grow in Christian life.

Sacramental preparation prepares our children to complete the sacraments of initiation beyond Baptism, which prepare youth for the rest of their lives as Christians. The sacrament Confirmation is offered for high school students to enrich them with the strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ.

Are you interested in helping our children grow in their faith? We could use you! If you would like to participate in this ministry please contact your parish Faith Formation Director. A VIRTUS Certification is required to teach or volunteer with the children, but we can direct you in obtaining this certification.