Recalling events in Diocese in '06

Here is a review of major news items about the Albany Diocese that appeared in The Evangelist during 2006:

JANUARY

Bishop Howard J. Hubbard ponders debate on "intelligent design" in his monthly column...Rev. George Fleming tells of donating bone marrow to save boy's life...Volunteers from Albany Catholic Charities report on spending Christmas on the Gulf Coast...A Little Sister of the Poor recalls life as a computer analyst before realizing vocation...Officials report 2005 was a banner year for charitable donations by Catholics in Albany Diocese...Head of diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis coordinates aid to religious education programs in Gulf Coast parishes...Bishop Hubbard visits New Orleans, reports on destruction, gives aid.

FEBRUARY

The Evangelist gives free copies to potential subscribers to mark its 80th anniversary...Bishop says time is ripe to pass education tax credits...Pastoral planning process quickens its pace in Diocese...Siena College, Loudonville, student surveys "Gen-Y" seminarians on interests and values...Diocese continues helping Gulf Coast residents...Hispanic ministry expands at Nativity/St. Mary's parish in Stuyvesant Falls...Teens learn to lobby in preparing for Public Policy Day at the State Capitol...Diocesan representatives attend symposium on changes in U.S. dioceses...Muslims explain views on cartoon images that sparked anger, violence overseas.

MARCH

Composer creates oratorio on St. Joan of Arc to be performed at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany...Art sale at Siena College features rare artifacts...Bishop calls Lent a time to pray, fast and help others...Johnstown teen's triumph over brain injury inspires others...1,100 Catholics lobby state lawmakers during Public Policy Day at Capitol...State Catholic Charities directors' meeting in Albany highlights Medicare, immigration...Albany woman joins U.S. bishops' National Advisory Council...Professor speaks at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy on Christianity in wartime...Siena College, Loudonville, speaker sees Latino Catholics becoming dominant in Church...Trio named to minister to retired priests.

APRIL

Speaker hopes ecumenism moves forward as Diocese marks 20th anniversary of historic Catholic-Jewish Palm Sunday service at Cathedral...State's bishops urge laws to legalize undocumented immigrants...College student from Diocese plans two-month bike ride for needy...Annual Bishop's Appeal campaign begins in Diocese.

MAY

Bishop suggests 10 reasons to become a priest...Seminarian tells vocation story...Colombian woman from Troy collects cans, donates money to missions...Teen explains how Confirmation boosted her faith...Keynoter at annual Spring Enrichment summons all to share faith...Operation Catechesis, led by Diocese, replaces religious ed materials lost on Gulf Coast...Bishop appoints trio of new vicar general/moderator of Curia, chancellor for pastoral services and head of Pastoral Planning Office.

JUNE

Bishop says deacons bring gifts to Diocese...New graduate of St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry in Albany recalls her education...St. Ann's parish, Fort Ann, boasts three high school valedictorians in three years...Bishop announces creation of two-year "Called to be Church" program to plan for Diocese's future...announcement gets positive response...U.S. Postal Service salutes Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha with postal cancellations at shrines...Jogues House of discernment expands to house more men thinking of priesthood...Pyramid Life Center in Paradox marks 20th anniversary.

JULY

Bishop Edwin Broderick, former bishop of Diocese, dies at 89...Bishop's Appeal collects $7.3 million, breaking all records.

AUGUST

Conference on peace and ecology held at Fonda shrine...Special issue of The Evangelist highlights each of 14 counties of Diocese...Bishop announces special collection to aid flood victims in five counties in Diocese...Warrensburg Catholics are in forefront of pastoral planning efforts...Maria College in Albany has courses on bereavement counseling...Campus ministry at SUNY-Cobleskill explores ecumenical touches...Siena College, Loudonville, professor describes year in Czech Republic.

SEPTEMBER

Parishioners of St. John Francis Regis, Grafton, note five years of post-9/11 Rosaries for peace...The Evangelist again offers free issues to potential subscribers...Called to be Church logo unveiled...Bishop writes on coming to understand God's love...Parishes to hold town meetings discussing Called to be Church effort...Intergenerational religious ed programs thrive in several parishes...Musician from St. Paul's, Schenectady, donates kidney to fellow singer.

OCTOBER

Bishop says stem-cell research must keep to ethical boundaries...Diocesan Catholic Schools Office launches "Beacon of Hope" scholarship program, earning $62,500 in immediate pledges for students...Diocese expands ministry to gays...Laywoman creates "Rosary for Warriors" to pray for soldiers...Parish meetings on Called to be Church explore topic of "mission"...Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany gets $350,000 state grant toward restoration...State Catholic Conference surveys political candidates on significant issues.

NOVEMBER

Parishes kick off Called to be Church meetings on topic of ministry...Bishop says cohabitation imperils families...Catholics ponder climate change at conference...Abba House of Prayer in Albany closes...Catholic/Muslim dialogue committee restarts...The Evangelist's annual teen issue highlights Catholic youth...Students' efforts help feed the hungry...Parishes hold Called to be Church meetings on ministry.

DECEMBER

Bishop speaks to Senate Health Committee on proposed hospital reorganizations...Five priests live in one rectory...Bishop says call to vocation different in 2006...Flood victims in Diocese still recovering...The Evangelist's annual Christmas issue highlights parishes around the Diocese with photos of varied events.

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