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Here is a review of major news items about the Albany Diocese that appeared in The Evangelist during the 12 months of 2011:

JANUARY: Bishop Howard J. Hubbard offers guidance for elected leaders...Two young women entering religious life describe their vocation journeys...Catholic connects Copake Falls parish to Nepal...The Evangelist marks Catholic Schools Week.

FEBRUARY: Bishop asks Catholics to speak out against law that would harm unborn... Local Catholics ponder whether "online faith" is good for the Church...Parishioners discuss faith and the Super Bowl... Diocese looks at ministry to young adults...Catholics plan to lobby at State Capitol on behalf of poor...Bishop Hubbard delivers homily on abuse crisis in wake of former priest's conviction.

MARCH: Catholics lobby state lawmakers...Bishop advises "living Lent" by evangelizing... Spring Enrichment keynoter plans to promote evangelization, diversity...Catholic Charities caseworkers serve struggling population...Bishop says budget cuts shouldn't target the needy.

APRIL: Pastor helps Johnstown parishioners heal after merger...Lost Boy finds home with Catholic friends...Bishop's Easter message speaks of the promise of the resurrection... Annual Bishop's Appeal campaign benefits all...Covenant to Educate takes steps to promote Catholic schools.

MAY: Bishop lists "Stations of the Cross for a suffering world"...Rev. Carl Urban offers homily for Blessed Pope John Paul II's beatification...Local sister named to lead Daughters of Charity...Community Maternity Services agency turns 40, still helping young moms...New deacons represent spectrum of experience.

JUNE: Bishop writes on why Catholics fall away and why they should stay in the Church... Newest priest took roundabout route to religious life...Quinquennial report on Diocese heads to Vatican..."Rosary priest" Rev. Patrick Peyton steps toward sainthood.

JULY: Bishop discusses roadblocks to faith...The Evangelist's "green issue" covers environment and local Catholics...Priest vacations as cruise ship chaplain.

AUGUST: Bishop continues covering obstacles to faith...The Evangelist publishes annual back-to-school issue...Parishes work on access for persons with disabilities.

SEPTEMBER: On Labor Day, Bishop considers moral aspects of budget cuts...Tropical Storms Irene and Lee cause massive damage in Diocese...Storms bring surge of aid...Small donations make big difference in Bishop's Appeal..."Five and under" group supports new priests.

OCTOBER: Bishop examines shortfalls of the Church in light of "Amazing God" evangelization process...Catholics gauge Amazing God's first year... Albany soup kitchen getting new home...Diocese unveils interactive online map.

NOVEMBER: Bishop's column discusses making the best of changes in Mass...Special issue highlights Catholic teens... CCHD collection helps needy across the U.S....Vietnamese Catholics mark martyrs' feast day on Thanksgiving.

DECEMBER: Changes in Mass affect deaf Catholics...Five priests cleared of abuse allegations...Bishop Hubbard shares three-part diary of trip to Rome... Charities try to compensate as more locals ask for help...Bishop tapes his televised Christmas Mass and writes Christmas message on miracle of Christ's birth.[[In-content Ad]]

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