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The life of Jesus Christ on the big screen

At the end of the movie “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” as Jesus Christ is dying on the Cross and rain and lightning are crashing down, a Roman Centurion appears on screen and says, “Truly this man was the son of God.”
Former Jesuit volunteer wants to start new group in Albany

After graduating from Holy Cross in 1979, Kathleen Burgess wanted to extend her service beyond college.
89-year-old thrives in second calling

Arthur Bartlett wanted to stay busy in his retirement.
Palm crosses benefit

For the fifth year in a row, the Schenectady Vicariate of the Ladies of Charity will offer braided palms to benefit local Catholic food pantries.
THE COAT OF ARMS

At the top of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger’s shield are three green triangles which represent mountains. The image has been found on arms belonging to the Scharfenberger family of antiquity. The original form was one mountain with an elk or a deer standing upon it.

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The life of Jesus Christ on the big screen