Special Section: VOCATIONS

• 01-14-16, Diocese works toward 'culture of vocations'
Rev. Anthony Ligato wants to redefine the word "vocation" for the Albany Diocese. While Catholics might automatically picture priests, deacons, religious sisters and brothers, he explained, pursuing a vocation is "simply living out our faith life."

• 01-14-16, Bishop's column: Do not be afraid to answer
'Never underestimate the role you can play. It may be in your presence and your words that another will be led to Christ -- like when Andrew led his brother, Peter, to Jesus after being called himself!'

• 01-14-16, 25 years as a sister 'a blessing and a gift'
Sister J. Elizabeth "Betsy" Van Deusen, CSJ, has had enough careers for several people - and she's still just about the youngest jubilarian among the Sisters of St. Joseph in the Albany Diocese. This year she's celebrating her 25th anniversary of religious life.

• 01-14-16, What makes a family holy?
From politicians to religious leaders, many people are bemoaning the demise of the family. Do you agree with this read of the present situation?

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