The Syracuse Diocesan Purgatorian Society at St. Mary's Parish & Shrine was established on November 2nd, 2021 by Bishop Douglas J. Lucia Bishop of Syracuse in a Pontifical Solemn High Mass. 

The intent of the society is to bring relief to the suffering souls in Purgatory by offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in their name.  It is also the intent, that through prayer, sacrifice, and education, others will learn and remember their obligation to implore God’s mercy on behalf of the Poor Souls.   We encourage the commitment of daily prayer and sacrifice for the benefit of the Poor Souls. 

One book that we have found that beautifully supports the mission of St. Mary's Purgatorian Society is The Redemptorist Purgatorian Manual which can be purchased from Amazon by following this link: Purgatorian Manual .  A pdf version of the book can be found by following this link: PDF of Purgatorian Manual.  For ease of daily use, it is recommended that the book be purchased when possible - It is NOW AVAILABLE in St. Mary's Gift Shop.