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Tuesday, October 16, 2012  First Native American saint has Central NY ties, strong Syracuse following

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic returns to St. Lucy's Church this Sunday in the same neighborhood where a starving pit bull was found last week.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Healthy Pet Clinics return for a second year this fall at St. Lucy's Church in Syracuse.  The Clinics offer low cost veterinary care for the pets of needy Syracuse residents.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Admirers and fans of the Blessed Kateri Tekawitha assembled at Hendricks Chapel on the campus of Syracuse University Sunday afternoon to attend a fund raising concert by Grammy award winner Joanne Shenandoah.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Ceremonies at the Vatican on October 21st for both Mother Marianne Cope and Kateri Tekawitha

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  More people than ever are depending on Central New York food pantries to make ends meet.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  The clinic, put on by the Shamrock Animal Fund and CNY Animal Welfare Coalition, was scheduled to start at 1 pm Sunday afternoon.  But long lines along Gifford Street around 11:30 am prompted volunteers to open the doors to St. Lucy's Church early.

Sunday, October 02, 2011  Healthy Pet Clinic will serve pet owners with financial limitations on Syracuse's near and south west sides on Sunday, October 9th.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  First of it's kind Healthy Pet Clinic in Syracuse helped needy pet owners in one of the most challenged neighborhoods in the city.  Central New York veterinarians and vets and students from Cornell University's acclaimed veterinary college volunteered their services.

Monday, September 05, 2011  The Shamrock Animal Fund and the CNY Animal Welfare Colaition are teaming up with Cornell University's Veterinary College and volunteer veterinarians in a ground breaking effort to help animals in the most underserved neighborhoods of Syracuse.  The first of three Healthy Pet Clinics this fall is coinciding with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 as these animal advocates reach out to needy families on this day of service.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Catholic social worker is namesake of shelters

Wednesday, December 09, 2009  Senator Kirsten Gillibrand releases a surprising report on hunger in New York and calls for tax incentives for donations.