Friday, September 29
Archdiocese of Baltimore announces that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization
Archbishop Lori offers "my heartfelt and enduring apology for the Church's past failings."
Archbishop Lori offers "my heartfelt and enduring apology for the Church's past failings."
Thursday, September 28
10 things to know about October's 'Synod on Synodality' in Rome
Month-long meetings focus on "synodality" and understanding what it means in terms of "communion, participation and mission" in the church.
Month-long meetings focus on "synodality" and understanding what it means in terms of "communion, participation and mission" in the church.
Wednesday, September 27

St. Catherine’s receives prestigious honor
The Center for Children garners CURA Award for Outstanding Organization

MARRIAGE JUBILEE
51st annual diocesan celebration was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
51st annual diocesan celebration was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Are you going to the NYS Eucharistic Congress?
Three-day event in Auriesville runs from Oct. 20-22
Three-day event in Auriesville runs from Oct. 20-22
LEGAL NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
LEGAL NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
LEGAL NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Friday, September 22

‘A SERVING LEADER’
Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D., is inaugurated as the 13th president of Siena College
Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D., is inaugurated as the 13th president of Siena College.
Wednesday, September 20

Trusting God to be God
Jesus takes the punishment that we deserved so that we can have the reward that he deserved.
Jesus takes the punishment that we deserved so that we can have the reward that he deserved.

Catholic schools forming children 'who love Jesus Christ'
BACK TO SCHOOL: Diocese of Albany sees 10.3 percent jump in elementary school enrollment since 2020-21.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Diocese of Albany sees 10.3 percent jump in elementary school enrollment since 2020-21.

HOME ROOM
Three diocesan principals are leading schools where they previously taught
Three diocesan principals are leading schools where they previously taught.
Deacon Arthur William Turcotte, 86
Deacon Arthur William Turcotte, 86, died peacefully ON Aug. 29.
Sister Mary Carmel Loftus, CR, 89
Sister Mary Carmel Loftus, CR, 89, died Sept. 4, at Riverside Nursing Home in Castleton.

ADVANCING IN AI
BACK TO SCHOOL: How artificial intelligence is making an impact in Catholic schools.
BACK TO SCHOOL: How artificial intelligence is making an impact in Catholic schools.

READY TO LEAD
Goyer joins CSO as the director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Goyer joins CSO as the director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

'IMMERSE MYSELF IN THE FAITH'
BACK TO SCHOOL: An interview with Patrick Gormley, new principal at St. Mary's-St. Alphonsus in Glens Falls
BACK TO SCHOOL: An interview with Patrick Gormley, new principal at St. Mary's-St. Alphonsus in Glens Falls

'A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY'
BACK TO SCHOOL: An interview with Allen Hills, new principal at St. Mary's in Ballston Spa.
BACK TO SCHOOL: An interview with Allen Hills, new principal at St. Mary's in Ballston Spa.

Higher Powered Learning grants
$150,000 in funding awarded to 15 diocesan schools.
$150,000 in funding awarded to 15 diocesan schools.

OUR CATHOLIC COMPASS IS POINTED TOWARD TRUE NORTH
BACK TO SCHOOL: A message from Giovanni Virgiglio, superintendent of schools.
BACK TO SCHOOL: A message from Giovanni Virgiglio, superintendent of schools.

'ONE LARGE FAMILY'
BACK TO SCHOOL: An interview with Denise O'Connor, new principal at St. Kateri
An interview with Denise O'Connor, new principal at St. Kateri

A parable of the workers in the field
It doesn’t matter when you are called to the Lord Jesus, all are treated the same.
It doesn’t matter when you are called to the Lord Jesus, all are treated the same.
Tuesday, September 19

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
World campaign for the unborn starts Sept. 27
World campaign for the unborn starts Sept. 27
LEGAL NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
LEGAL NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
LEGAL NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Monday, September 18

Bishop releases statement prior to hearing on Burdett Birth Center
Says all parties need to come together ' to do what is best for the people in need'
Says all parties need to come together ' to do what is best for the people in need'
Thursday, September 14

Keep spreading the word
Our commission is to lift one another up to the God who saves.
Our commission is to lift one another up to the God who saves.
Wednesday, September 13

Sister Ann Christi Brink, CSJ, 75
Sister Ann Christi Brink (Sherry Ann Brink), CSJ, 75, died on Sept. 9 in the 56th year of her religious life.
Sister Ann Christi Brink (Sherry Ann Brink), CSJ, 75, died on Sept. 9 in the 56th year of her religious life.

Father Edward John Dixey, OSA, 94
Father Edward John Dixey, OSA, died on Aug. 31. He was 94.
Father Edward John Dixey, OSA, died on Aug. 31. He was 94.

HISTORIC GROUNDS
St. Agnes Cemetery offers burial space in memory of St. Brigid’s Church
St. Agnes Cemetery offers burial space in memory of St. Brigid’s Church.

SISTER STORIES
Sister Chris doing all things of which women are capable
Sister Chris doing all things of which women are capable.
Way of Martyrs October pilgrimage
Find out how to join the walk from the Cathedral to Auriesville
Find out how to join the walk from the Cathedral to Auriesville.
Lay down your burdens and rest in Jesus — then invite!
Three spiritual components emerge from this year's theme to strengthen our catechetical efforts in parish ministry: invitation, freedom from burdens and rest.
Three spiritual components emerge from this year's theme to strengthen our catechetical efforts in parish ministry: invitation, freedom from burdens and rest.
WE WILL FIND REST IN THE LOVING ARMS OF GOD
Three reflections for Catechetical Sunday 2023.
Three reflections for Catechetical Sunday 2023.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY 2023
‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened’
‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened’

Announcing the ‘new’ Office for Discipleship Formation
The Office of Lay Ministry and Parish Faith Formation has a new name.
The Office of Lay Ministry and Parish Faith Formation has a new name.

Dealing with our anger
How do we guard against the sin of wrath?
How do we guard against the sin of wrath?

Bishop announces the new Clergy Formation Advisory Board
“... As ministers of Jesus Christ, who appeared in the midst of the disciples as one who serves, do the will of God in charity from the heart ...” (from the Rite of Ordinations of Deacons)
“... As ministers of Jesus Christ, who appeared in the midst of the disciples as one who serves, do the will of God in charity from the heart ...” (from the Rite of Ordinations of Deacons)
Monday, September 11
'RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS'
Entire Ulma family beatified in Poland.
Entire Ulma family beatified in Poland.
Thursday, September 7

Come (Holy Spirit) again?
Open your hearts to the Holy Spirit and what the inspired Scriptures contain, and receive the message even if it means something will have to change in your life.
Open your hearts to the Holy Spirit and what the inspired Scriptures contain, and receive the message even if it means something will have to change in your life.
Wednesday, September 6

Niskayuna associate makes commitment with the Dominican Sisters of Peace
On Sunday, Aug. 6, associates in Niskayuna welcomed discerning associate Wendi Enright.
Across the nation, aborted children will be remembered and mourned
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children takes place Sept. 9.
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children takes place Sept. 9.
Eucharistic Adoration: Doing is good, being is even better
All my life, Jesus had been delighting in watching every moment of every hour with me.
All my life, Jesus had been delighting in watching every moment of every hour with me.

‘A long and blessed association’
Sister of Mercy remembers Bishop Hubbard.
Sister of Mercy remembers Bishop Hubbard.
ADORATION SITES
Parishes across the Diocese that offer Eucharistic Adoration
Parishes across the Diocese that offer Eucharistic Adoration

SOURCE AND SUMMIT
Adoration is one easy way to increase your devotion to the Eucharist
Adoration is one easy way to increase your devotion to the Eucharist

New formation program to equip pastoral associates for leadership
The contemporary pastoral associate supports the pastor’s sacramental and pastoral vocation in a multitude of ways.
The contemporary pastoral associate supports the pastor’s sacramental and pastoral vocation in a multitude of ways.

Saint Paul’s ‘greatest hit’
And a question for us: are we willing to be slaves of the Lord Jesus, no matter the cost?
And a question for us: are we willing to be slaves of the Lord Jesus, no matter the cost?
Tuesday, September 5

Sister Marilyn Hayes, CSJ, 97
Sister Marilyn Hayes (Sister Thomas Edward), CSJ, 97, died at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham on Aug. 2

Sister Karen Ann Shults, CSJ, 79
Sister Karen Ann Shults (Sister David Marie), CSJ, 79, died on Aug. 21 in the 59th year of her religious life.

A LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL FROM BISHOP ED
In the days ahead, I hope you will take the time to share your heart with your family, friends and those closest to you.
In the days ahead, I hope you will take the time to share your heart with your family, friends and those closest to you.
Friday, September 1

Father David LeFort, former rector of the Cathedral and Vicar General, 55
Was also board president of The Evangelist
Was also board president of The Evangelist
LABOR DAY MESSAGE
U.S. archbishop lays out 'urgent' need for 'radical solidarity' with working families
U.S. archbishop lays out 'urgent' need for 'radical solidarity' with working families