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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 2013:

JANUARY: Bishop Howard J. Hubbard writes on how to rejuvenate ecumenical efforts...October census shows more local Catholics attending Mass...A teddy bear brought around the world by a pilot as a girl's school project comes home to her...Families discuss loved ones in religious life... Catholic Charities launches "Feeding Our Neighbors" campaign.

FEBRUARY: Bishop offers tips for Lent on reconciliation and evangelization...Local schools review safety protocols in wake of national shootings...Bishop, area Catholics react to Pope Benedict's resignation...New Yorkers reject abortion expansion...Public policy day focuses on halting abortion bill, other issues.

MARCH: Catholics lobby state lawmakers at Catholics at the Capitol day...Teen volunteer brightens lives at Teresian House...Pope Francis elected; Bishop and local Catholics express surprise, joy, hope...Priest reports on election from Rome... Bishop sends Easter message on joy.

APRIL: Bishop advises emulating Pope Francis on simplifying, evangelizing...Bishop's Appeal campaign a "smashing success"... Windham parish surpasses appeal goal...Painting of St. Kateri Tekakwitha auctioned for Sacred Heart parish in Lake George... Mercy Sisters celebrate 150 years in Diocese...Former St. Patrick's Church in Watervliet is razed.

MAY: Bishop salutes sisters of many orders...New Catholic describes faith journey...May crowning big in Ballston Spa... Siblings team up as altar servers...St. Vincent's parish in Albany draws persons with disabilities into community...Cop's new beat: serving as deacon.

JUNE: Albany Diocese is truly God's people, says Bishop...Newest priest took 20 years to answer call...The Evangelist marks graduation for schools...Pro-lifers protest Cuomo's abortion bill...Junior Leaguer fights human trafficking.

JULY: Bishop reflects on memories of spring...Catholic police officer talks about faith and work...Local Scout leaders discuss new policy on gay Scouts...Fort Plain struggles in wake of massive flooding... Catholics fight climate change.

AUGUST: Bishop writes on reuniting divided Church...Flood damages Herkimer parishes... Teens recap World Youth Day...The Evangelist publishes annual back-to-school issue... Bishop writes on unions as Labor Day nears.

SEPTEMBER: Flood recovery in Herkimer and Montgomery Counties proceeds slowly...Diocese prepares for "Called by Name II" vocations effort...Teen who came back to faith thinks about religious life...Finding birth mother brings sisters together.

OCTOBER: Bishop promotes marriage and protecting unborn for Respect Life Month...Schools add safety measures...Diabetic cyclist rides to fight climate change...Marriage Jubilee celebrates couples...Joshua Project addresses poverty in Schoharie County...St. Adalbert's parish, Schenectady, brings home straying Catholics...Special issue of The Evangelist celebrates Bishop Hubbard as he heads toward retirement and marks his 75th birthday, 50 years of priesthood and 36 years as Bishop.

NOVEMBER: Bishop publishes homily from jubilee Mass...Annual Teen Issue notes that youth groups are a haven for teens...Diocese in holding pattern until new bishop is named... Local youth experience joy, intensity of National Catholic Youth Conference.

DECEMBER: For Advent, says Bishop, listen to pope and keep food aid...Native of Philippines helps typhoon victims...Siena artist paints St. Kateri Tekakwitha for parish...Bishop offers Christmas message on choosing light over darkness.[[In-content Ad]]

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