Spiritual Services That Nurture One's Inner Peace
At CARE, we believe spiritual well-being is key to true health. Our services offer a welcoming space to explore faith, deepen your connection with God, and find peace through prayer, reflection, and community. Whether facing life’s storms or seeking greater purpose, we’re here to walk with you, reminding you that you are never alone.
Here's Why it Matters to Us
80%+
Of Older Adults Consider Religion Important to Them
25%
Of Older Adults are Considered Socially Isolated
Book Club
Find joy and meaning in the later chapters of life through reflective reading and heartfelt conversation. In this welcoming group, we explore themes of aging, gratitude, loss, humor, and resilience – always with an open heart and a listening ear.
Together, we use stories to spark connection, laughter, and courage, nurturing a sense of purpose and possibility that grows through shared wisdom and community.
Spirituality of Aging Series
Explore the deeper meaning of aging with honesty, faith, and hope. Through guided reflection and open conversation, we address life’s challenges while uncovering the wisdom, purpose, and peace that grow with age.
Rooted in faith and community, this course offers practical and spiritual tools to navigate the journey ahead with grace and strength.
Speakers
Monsignor J. Robert Yeazel
Founder of Spirituality of Aging
A lifelong servant of the Syracuse Diocese, Msgr. Yeazel has led with humility, wisdom, and heart. From parish leadership to diocesan roles, including Vicar for Priests, his ministry has spanned decades. Though officially retired, he continues to offer quiet strength and spiritual support at Holy Family Church in Syracuse.
Mary Anne Corasaniti
Lead Advisor
Mary Anne has spent a lifetime championing the dignity of older adults in CNY. A leader in dementia care and elder abuse prevention, she continues to serve on key advocacy committees long after “retirement.” Her mission remains unchanged: to ensure elders are honored, respected, and never forgotten.
Fr. Cliff Auth
Born and raised in Syracuse, Fr. Cliff brings both heart and leadership to his ministry. Now serving as pastor of Immaculate Conception and St. Ann’s, he draws on years of diocesan experience and a deep commitment to spiritual renewal, offering energy, vision, and connection to all he serves.
Terrance O’Brien, Ph.D.
Terrance brings decades of experience in counseling, education, & faith-based family work. A therapist & teacher at heart, he’s guided generations through loss, love, & life transitions with special care for the challenges of aging. His work honors the deep connection between emotional healing & spiritual well-being.
Dave Pasinski
With decades in hospice and ministry, David brings warmth, wisdom, and a deep understanding of aging with dignity. He’s served across cultures, from Latin America to CNY, & remains a dedicated advocate for end-of-life care, family healing, & spiritual connection.
Fr. John Rose
A retired Catholic priest and longtime spiritual director, Fr. John invites older adults to embrace aging as sacred. Through retreat work and one-on-one guidance, he helps others discover the quiet wisdom that unfolds when we tend to the soul in our later years.
Shawn L. Ward, Ph.D
Shawn spent nearly four decades guiding students through the psychology of growing up and growing older. A beloved professor at Le Moyne College, he’s known for his deep insight into the human experience and his commitment to service, earning multiple honors for both teaching and mentorship.