PHOTO BY BETTY STEELE
A new prayer area on the grounds of the diocesan offices in Ogdensburg was dedicated May 11 with members of the Lucien and Mary Seymour family as special guests. The prayer area, featuring a statue of the risen Jesus with benches and landscaping, was created with contributions from the Seymour family. From left are Ellen Seymour Bova, William and  Mary Ellen Seymour, Janet Seymour, Rose Seymour, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Anna Seymour DuPre, Marie Seymour Morley, Clara and Robert Seymour and William Morley, all parishioners of St. Mary’s Cathedral.