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History and geology come together at this spectacular destination in Sussex County, showcasing one of nature’s best-kept secrets in the most amazing way. Photo by Michael Kucinski Mining takes on a whole new meaning in the tiny town of Ogdensburg — just a stone’s throw from the “Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World” in Franklin — where one museum houses more than enough evidence to back up the lofty title. Upon descent into the Earth’s depths in rural Sussex County, an underground world concealed from the masses comes to light, its marvelous features a true hidden gem. Wandering through...

Bishop-elect Terry LaValley Vatican City, Feb 23, 2010 / 11:44 am (CNA).- The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict appointed Fr. Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y. as its 14th bishop. Fr. LaValley has served as the diocesan administrator since the see was vacated by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, when he was assigned to lead the Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y.Bishop-elect LaValley grew up and was educated in New York state, though he left to serve a six-year tour of duty with the United States Navy before entering the seminary in 1983. Just five years later, Bishop-elect LaValley...

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. -- The Most Rev. Robert Cunningham, officially made the new Bishop of Ogdensburg Tuesday, said he hopes to use his position to attract more men and women to religious careers and bring back those who have strayed from the Roman Catholic church. Cunningham, 60, succeeds Bishop Gerald Barbarito, who was transferred to Palm Beach last July. "I want to work with priests, parents and religion teachers to try to convince people that a religious life is rewarding," Cunningham said during an eight-minute acceptance speech.