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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

THREE NEW PRIESTS IN ALBANY

Deacons Samuel Bellafiore, Kyle Eads and Michael Melanson were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger on Saturday, June 15, at the Immaculate Conception in Albany.
DIOCESAN VALEDICTORIANS

Anne McKenna, Lauren Costello, Timothy Ryan and Abigail Kienzle are standouts in their class.
A TRIBUTE TO OUR DADS

Sunday is Father’s Day and The Evangelist asked diocesan employees for their thoughts, appreciations and remembrances of their fathers on this very special day, which we hope will inspire our readers.

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MORE TOP STORIES

Synod document raises possibility of married priests, roles for women

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 11:57 AM

Could affect indigenous Catholics in remote areas of the Amazon rainforest.

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New York ends religious exemptions for vaccinations

Monday, June 17, 2019 10:26 AM

The new law goes into effect immediately.

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Border bishops address different kind of crisis involving children

Friday, June 14, 2019 4:10 PM

Bishop Flores: The Church must "express" itself more strongly about its teachings when it comes to migrants.

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Bishops OK plan to implement 'motu proprio' on addressing abuse scandal

Friday, June 14, 2019 9:05 AM

"Vos Estis Lux Mundi" ("You are the light of the world") was issued in May by Pope Francis to help the Church safeguard its members from abuse and hold its leaders accountable.

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Response to abuse crisis looms large at bishops' meeting

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 8:47 AM

The need for more transparency among bishops and lay leadership discussed on Day 1.

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Most adults don't think abuse is more common among Catholic leaders

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 2:27 PM

The Pew Research Center releases report about what American Catholics believe about abuse in Church.

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OPINION

The true beauty of “An Unquiet Mind”

Thursday, May 16, 2019 8:00 AM

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Pray for your shepherds that they may indeed be good and holy

Thursday, May 9, 2019 8:00 AM

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A suicide-free New York? Well, not for everyone

Thursday, May 9, 2019 8:00 AM

On April 22, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the release of the first report of his “Suicide Prevention Task Force,” a group he put together a year and a half ago to strengthen suicide prevention efforts.

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Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism

Thursday, May 9, 2019 8:00 AM

Note: The following column is an expression of the faith of some members of the Sikh community.

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Planting the seeds of change in your community

Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:00 AM

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Latin Mass has appeal for all ages

Thursday, April 25, 2019 8:00 AM

The Traditional Latin Mass (also known as the Extraordinary Form of Mass, Tridentine Rite, Classical Roman Rite, Usus Antiquior, etc.) is celebrated on a regular basis at several churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.

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FEATURES

Jewish Catholic Dialogue Committee marks 50th Anniversary

Friday, June 14, 2019 12:26 PM

The Jewish Catholic Dialogue was co-founded by the Jewish Federation and the Roman Catholic Diocese.

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Pope Francis advances sainthood of first black priest in United States

Friday, June 14, 2019 10:08 AM

Father Augustus Tolton, who was born into slavery, has been recognized as living a life of heroic virtue.

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Associates offer women and men chance to enrich their faith

Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:00 AM

The history of Associates within the Catholic Church dates all the way back to the 17th century with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. But many may not fully understand what being an Associate entails.

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Catholic Professionals Conference set for June 22

Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:00 AM

The second annual Catholic Professionals Conference will take place Saturday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville.

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR DADS

Thursday, June 13, 2019 8:00 AM

Sunday is Father’s Day and The Evangelist asked diocesan employees for their thoughts, appreciations and remembrances of their fathers on this very special day, which we hope will inspire our readers.

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GET YOUR SHOTS!

Thursday, June 6, 2019 8:00 AM

Measles, misinformation and mayhem. In a nutshell, this is the anti-vaccination movement.

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