October 11, 2024, marked a beautiful milestone as The Franciscan Place (TFP) celebrated its 25th anniversary of service at Destiny USA, an enormous mall in Syracuse, N.Y. For a quarter of a century, this sacred space has been a haven of peace, prayer, and spiritual renewal for all who seek it.

As a ministry of Our Lady of the Angels Province and Assumption Church, TFP shares a common vision to be a vibrant, inclusive, and loving community where we serve the physical, mental and spiritual needs of those thirsting for meaning and purpose in Syracuse and beyond. “We care for all of God’s creation. We welcome and honor all; singles and families, rich and poor, young and wise, devout and searching, those differently-abled, LGBTQ+, immigrants and refugees. Whether you’ve stopped in for a quiet moment of reflection, attended Mass, finding a thoughtful faith-based gift, or sought the sacrament of Reconciliation, The Franciscan Place has been a source of grace and light in the heart of the Central New York community.

“We are deeply grateful for the countless lives touched and transformed here over the past 25 years,” the wrote in a Facebook post. “Join us in giving thanks for the continued presence of this special ministry, and may it continue to shine as a beacon of hope and love for many more years to come!”