About Christ Our Light · Pulaski, New York
Christ Our Light is a Roman Catholic parish in the Village of Pulaski, Oswego County, New York, canonically linked with St. Anne, Mother of Mary in Mexico, NY, and served by one pastor with a combined parish office at St. Anne. The parish was formed in 2007 from the merger of St. Frances Cabrini in Lacona and St. John the Evangelist in Pulaski, and it is part of the Diocese of Syracuse. The church sits at 23 Niagara Street at the corner of Niagara and Park Streets, west of US Hwy. 11, and serves Catholics in northern Oswego County along the Salmon River corridor. The parish publishes its weekend Masses, weekday Masses, confessions, adoration, faith formation registration, and emergency Anointing of the Sick contact numbers on its shared website.
- Established
- 2007
- Patron
- Christ Our Light (parish name formed in honor of the merged parishes of St. Frances Cabrini, Lacona, and St. John the Evangelist, Pulaski; no formal single patron saint is given)
- Rector
- Rev. Msgr. Francis Osei-Nyarko (Administrator, St. Anne, Mother of Mary / Christ Our Light)
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
Christ Our Light offers a full weekly rhythm of Catholic life in northern Oswego County: weekend Vigil and Sunday Mass, daily Mass on Wednesdays, Fridays, and First Saturdays, generous confession slots three days a week, and Eucharistic adoration on Wednesdays and Fridays. The parish runs an active Faith Formation (Catechesis) program with online registration, and as part of its canonical link with St. Anne, Mother of Mary it offers parishioners access to a wider network of Masses, devotions, and ministries. With emergency Anointing of the Sick contact numbers prominently listed, it also serves as a steady sacramental presence for Catholics in Pulaski and the surrounding Salmon River communities.
Mass times at Christ Our Light
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:45 PM – 6:20 PM
- Friday 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
- Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
Adoration times
- Wednesday 2:00 PM – 6:20 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- First Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
About the Parish
Christ Our Light is a Roman Catholic parish in the Village of Pulaski, NY, part of the Diocese of Syracuse. It was formed in 2007 from the merger of St. Frances Cabrini in Lacona and St. John the Evangelist in Pulaski, and is now canonically linked with St. Anne, Mother of Mary in Mexico, sharing one pastor and one combined parish office. The parish worships at 23 Niagara Street, at the corner of Niagara and Park Streets.
- Formed 2007 from St. Frances Cabrini (Lacona) + St. John the Evangelist (Pulaski)
- Canonically linked with St. Anne, Mother of Mary, Mexico, NY
- Diocese of Syracuse
Predecessor Parishes and Patrons
The parish remembers its roots in two predecessor communities. A statue and relic of St. Frances Cabrini are kept at the church with the Latin inscription 'I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.' The parish has expressed interest in obtaining a statue of St. John the Evangelist and has suggested the Transfiguration as a possible parish feast day.
- St. Frances Cabrini — relic and statue present
- St. John the Evangelist — patron of original Pulaski parish
- Transfiguration of the Lord proposed as parish feast day
Faith Formation / Catechesis
Faith Formation is offered under the 'Catechesis' tab of the parish website, with online registration promoted (e.g., 2023-2024 program). The parish uses Flocknote for ongoing parish communications in addition to its website.
- Faith Formation Registration 2023-2024
- Flocknote parish communication
Anointing of the Sick
The parish makes Anointing of the Sick easy to request in emergencies, listing three contact numbers on the front of its website so families can reach a priest quickly.
- Emergency line: 315-963-7182
- Parish line: 315-298-5350
- Mobile line: 562-833-0274
Clergy and Staff
Christ Our Light shares its pastoral leadership with St. Anne, Mother of Mary in Mexico, NY, under one Administrator. A deacon serves both linked parishes. The Diocese of Syracuse's clergy directory lists the current Administrator and Deacon for the linked parishes.
- Rev. Msgr. Francis Osei-Nyarko — Administrator (Christ Our Light / St. Anne, Mother of Mary)
- Deacon Terrence S. O'Loughlin — Deacon (Christ Our Light / St. Anne, Mother of Mary)
Stay Connected
The parish maintains a presence on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram, and uses Flocknote for email/text communication. The official website publishes bulletins, Mass times, the Faith Formation registration link, and the emergency Anointing of the Sick numbers.
- Facebook — Christ Our Light Catholic Community, Pulaski NY
- X (Twitter) and Instagram — linked from the parish site
- Flocknote — parish email/text list
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. (Father) Canorro2004–2017
Served as pastor of Christ Our Light in Pulaski alongside St. Mary's in Mexico, St. Anne's in Parish, and Holy Trinity in Fulton; led the community through the closing of St. Anne's and the linkage of St. Mary's and Christ Our Light (per The Catholic Sun).
- Rev. James A. Schultz
Listed as Administrator in some parish directories.