Monday, April 29
In turnaround, Burdett Birth Center to remain open for at least five years
Bishop Scharfenberger calls the decision by St. Peter's Health Partners 'wonderful news'
Bishop Scharfenberger calls the decision by St. Peter's Health Partners 'wonderful news'
'EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING'
New York appeals court says insurer's lawsuit over abuse payouts can proceed against archdiocese
New York appeals court says insurer's lawsuit over abuse payouts can proceed against archdiocese
Thursday, April 25
Catholic schools receive increases in state budget
Find out how to thank your representatives for their support!
Find out how to thank your representatives for their support!
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
Upcoming retreat for abortion healing offered May 3-5 in Niskayuna
Upcoming retreat for abortion healing offered May 3-5 in Niskayuna
Wednesday, April 24
Plant a Creation Care Team!
Zoom meeting to discuss ways Catholics can help the environment with Creation Care Teams
New York bill expands hate crime criteria to help protect houses of worship
NYSCC: 'We must do more to put an end to this horror and protect religious liberty'
NYSCC: 'We must do more to put an end to this horror and protect religious liberty'
SERIOUS ON SECURITY
Experts: Recent attack, other incidents show parishes need to implement robust security measures.
Experts: Recent attack, other incidents show parishes need to implement robust security measures.
God’s path of totality
Think back to those times in your life when you stood back and saw the hand of God on grand display before you.
‘OUR MOTHER IN THE ORDER OF GRACE’
Expert answers questions about the Virgin Mary as her month begins
Expert answers questions about the Virgin Mary as her month begins
The life and conversion of St. Paul
In our lives, we have to trust people. To give that second chance, within reason, to our brothers and sisters who have hurt us.
HELPING HANDS
Amish community to restore damaged chapel at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine
Amish community to restore damaged chapel at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine
Praising God, celebrating the earth
Care for creation in all its elements is an essential component of living the Gospel.
Care for creation in all its dimensions — global, national, local and domestic — is not peripheral or supplementary to the essential call of a disciple to proclaim the good news, but a constitutive component of living the Gospel
Friday, April 19
Statement from Bishop Scharfenberger on Local Law “D” Proposal in Albany County
Calls proposal a 'disgraceful attack on good people'
Calls proposal a 'disgraceful attack on good people'
Thursday, April 18
Father Joseph F. Barker, 96
Father Joseph F. Barker, 96, died April 4 at the Teresian House in Albany.
Encouragement, Eucharistic adoration key to fostering priest vocations, report shows
75 percent of respondents regularly prayed before the Blessed Sacrament prior to entering the seminary.
75 percent of respondents regularly prayed before the Blessed Sacrament prior to entering the seminary.
New York's highest court hears Catholic-led challenge to state abortion mandate
In Diocese of Albany v. Vullo, a coalition of groups sued New York after the state mandated they cover abortion in their employee health insurance plans
In Diocese of Albany v. Vullo, a coalition of groups sued New York after the state mandated they cover abortion in their employee health insurance plans
N.Y. attorney general reaches agreement with Brooklyn Diocese on its handling of abuse claims
It found that the diocese did not always complete investigations in a timely manner, properly monitor clergy with credible abuse allegations, or be transparent with parishioners.
It found that the diocese did not always complete investigations in a timely manner, properly monitor clergy with credible abuse allegations, or be transparent with parishioners.
Wednesday, April 17
Three strategies that will help us fulfill our mission
We need to focus on regionalization, empowerment of more lay leadership and an increase in volunteers.
We need to focus on regionalization, empowerment of more lay leadership and an increase in volunteers.
CIRCLE OF GRACE
Program in Diocese educates and empowers children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment
Program in Diocese educates and empowers children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment
LISTENING, LEARNING, LOVING, LEADING
An update on the work of the diocesan Hope and Healing Committee
An update on the work of the diocesan Hope and Healing Committee
The wounded Body of Christ
I sincerely and readily apologize as I pledge to continue to make amends to all who have been wounded and scarred within and by the Body of Christ.
I sincerely and readily apologize as I pledge to continue to make amends to all who have been wounded and scarred within and by the Body of Christ.
Preparing for the Holy Spirit!
There are many ways to experience the Holy Spirit!
There are many ways to experience the Holy Spirit!
Tuesday, April 16
Thursday, April 11
The mercy we need
We are more than anything we have done or that has happened to us. We are more than our wounds, more than our sins or anyone else’s.
Wednesday, April 10
U.S. Catholic pastoral leaders welcome Vatican document on human dignity
"Dignitas Infinita" ("Infinite Dignity") was released April 8 by the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
"Dignitas Infinita" ("Infinite Dignity") was released April 8 by the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
A SYMBOL OF HOPE
The reconstruction of Notre Dame is a testament to what can be achieved when men and women work together.
The reconstruction of Notre Dame is a testament to what can be achieved when men and women work together.
THE POWER OF ONE HOUR
Diocese set to release instructive, five-part video series on the Mass
Diocese set to release instructive, five-part video series on the Mass
His call to us
In our spiritual lives, in the covenant that Our Lord has made with us in our baptisms, it is the Lord who has made the first contact.
Monday, April 8
'INFINITE DIGNITY'
Vatican says abortion, surrogacy, war, poverty are attacks on human dignity
In new document, Vatican says abortion, surrogacy, war, poverty are attacks on human dignity
Friday, April 5
Amid war, Cardinal Dolan to make pastoral visit to Israel, Palestine
Visit is planned for April 12-18 in his role as chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.
Visit is planned for April 12-18 in his role as chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.
Thursday, April 4
Upcoming Fashion Show Luncheon
Christ Child Society Albany Chapter to host a Red Wagon Luncheon and Fashion Show
Wednesday, April 3
'AWE-INSPIRING'
Total solar eclipse offers chance 'to reflect on God's grandeur'
Total solar eclipse offers chance 'to reflect on God's grandeur'
Easter really does change everything
Old habits are tough to beat, but God’s grace makes up for where our efforts fail.
Old habits are tough to beat, but God’s grace makes up for where our efforts fail.
The smile of God
God’s own tender care for all creation is an ongoing act of God’s love, of God’s grace and favor that never abates.
God’s own tender care for all creation is an ongoing act of God’s love, of God’s grace and favor that never abates.
‘Peace be with you’
Jesus appears and says not words of anger and correction, words like you would have spoken if you had been betrayed by your closest friends.
Jesus appears and says not words of anger and correction, words like you would have spoken if you had been betrayed by your closest friends.
Monday, April 1
On Easter, pope asks Christ to 'roll away' the stones of war worldwide
Pope prays for peace in Israel, Palestine and Ukraine and a host of other conflict-ridden regions in the world.
Pope prays for peace in Israel, Palestine and Ukraine and a host of other conflict-ridden regions in the world.