About Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary · Syracuse, New York
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Syracuse, New York, has served the Northside community since 1845 with an inclusive, Franciscan-inspired spirit rooted in peace, reconciliation, and love. The parish brings the Gospel message through worship, community, and outreach ministries, welcoming people from across Central New York. It operates alongside vital social services including a food pantry, soup kitchen, and health center, reflecting its mission to serve neighbors in need. The parish is staffed by Franciscan friars, deacons, and lay professionals dedicated to spiritual and practical care.
- Established
- 1845
- Patron
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Father Nader Ata, OFM Conv.
Why belong here
Join a parish that welcomes all with an inclusive, Franciscan spirit and offers deep community through worship, service, and outreach. You’ll find opportunities to volunteer, grow in faith, and connect with neighbors through ministries like the food pantry, soup kitchen, and health center — all rooted in the Gospel message of peace and love.
Mass times at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
About Us
A heart for Syracuse since 1845. Assumption Church and its outreach ministries bring the Gospel message of peace, reconciliation and love to our neighbors on Syracuse’s Northside dating back to its founding in 1845. We are made up of people from all over Central New York who worship and form community in the inclusive, down-to-earth spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.
Ministries & Outreach
The parish operates multiple outreach ministries including the Franciscan Place, Poverello Health Center, and food pantry, all serving the local community’s needs.
- Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
- Poverello Health Center
- The Franciscan Place
- Franciscan Northside Ministries
Sacraments
The Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders).
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
Staff
The life and ministry at Assumption is the result of the dedication of many pastoral ministers, staff, parishioners and volunteers of all walks of life.
- Father Nader Ata, OFM Conv.
- Philip Slominski, OFS
- Dr. Dan Ryan
- Brother Joseph Krondon, OFM Conv.
- Brother Cristofer Fernández, OFM Conv.
- Brother Jim Moore, OFM Conv.
- Elisabeth Pascarella Streiff
- Adam Eichelberger
- Owen Hucke
- Milan Laquidari, RN
- Karen Bissonette, RN