SYRACUSE. N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of Syracuse, ordained John Brusa III of Syracuse and Joseph Ryan of Binghamton into the priesthood.
The ordination took place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Downtown Syracuse.
John Brusa
Brusa, age 25, is the son of John F. Brusa, Jr., and Joanne E. Newton Brusa and has four siblings- Timothy, Maria, Anthony, and Kathryn.
He received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation at Holy Family in Fairmount and attended Solvay High School, where he had his own weather segment on the morning announcements.
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Growing up, he participated in parish ministry as an altar server and a member of the Lifeteen youth group. Also, he served as a lector and extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and was involved in the Fisherman’s Club…