Hard As Nails Ministries

The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York is the regional managing body of Episcopal churches or congregations across central New York. Located in Syracuse, N.Y., the organization operates as a resource and regulatory center for all the Episcopal churches located throughout the central regions of the state. The diocese regulates various community based activities of its churches and provides services for the improvement of stewardship, worship and liturgy, Episcopal migration ministries and congregation growth. It fosters, develops and contributes to the religious, educational and charitable work by making gifts, grants, loans and advances for religious, educational and charitable purposes to any organization, institution, agency or other body functioning within the Church and the Diocese.

Our Lady of Lourdes in Syracuse, NY, is dedicated to the spiritual mission of providing support and pilgrimage opportunities to those seeking healing and grace through Lourdes Water. The organization operates through the generosity of private contributions, with programs designed to foster community engagement, volunteer service, and educational resources centered around the teachings of St. Bernadette and the message of Lourdes. Through various initiatives, including the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience and the Mary Lu and Jim Flynn Fund for volunteer support, the organization seeks to extend its reach and impact. Members and donors play a vital role in sustaining the mission, ensuring that the legacy of Lourdes continues to inspire and serve individuals in need. Generated from the website