Wednesday, January 31

Creativity, flexibility hallmarks of Catholic schools' future success
Experts: School leaders should be thinking deeply about Catholic mission and creatively about partnerships, including with the current boom in homeschooling.
Experts: School leaders should be thinking deeply about Catholic mission and creatively about partnerships, including with the current boom in homeschooling.

QUITE THE CHOIR
St. Mary’s Institute students to sing in upcoming Pueri Cantores Festival and Mass
St. Mary’s Institute students to sing in upcoming Pueri Cantores Festival and Mass

ART TO HEART
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Murphy, Catholic Central School art teacher, celebrates golden jubilee
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Murphy, Catholic Central School art teacher, celebrates golden jubilee.

‘CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: UNITED IN FAITH AND COMMUNITY’
We know what makes our schools special: Faith, respect, community, service are just some of the elements that are woven into that tapestry.
We know what makes our schools special: Faith, respect, community, service are just some of the elements that are woven into that tapestry.

Talk about evangelization?
Evangelization is more about walking the talk, than talking the talk.
Evangelization is more about walking the talk, than talking the talk.

God heals the brokenhearted!
Our faith knows that Jesus is present in the healing; our faith believes that in all the suffering and anguish Jesus is present giving us strength and hope.
Our faith knows that Jesus is present in the healing; our faith believes that in all the suffering and anguish Jesus is present giving us strength and hope.
LEGAL NOTICES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2024

TAXES ON FILE
VITA kicks off its latest tax season at Catholic Central School in Latham
VITA kicks off its latest tax season at Catholic Central School in Latham
Tuesday, January 30

IT JUST ADDS UP!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Thibault championing math and science at NDBG
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Thibault championing math and science at NDBG
Monday, January 29
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS: Patron saint of teachers and students
As we begin Catholic Schools Week, let's look at this saint who lived in times turbulent and troubled.
As we begin Catholic Schools Week, let's look at this saint who lived in times turbulent and troubled.
Thursday, January 25

Diocese names Father Kelly as new Vicar for Vocations
Father Kelly succeeds Father Thomas Hoar, SSE.
Father Kelly succeeds Father Thomas Hoar, SSE.

Islands of hope
I want to invite the entire Catholic community to support our families in every way possible to nurture and nourish vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.
I want to invite the entire Catholic community to support our families in every way possible to nurture and nourish vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.
Wednesday, January 24

‘A REAL HERO’
Altar server at Immaculate Conception has connection with Blessed Carlo
Altar server at Immaculate Conception has connection with Blessed Carlo
A LOVE FOR THE EUCHARIST
Must-see Blessed Carlo Acutis exhibit coming to Immaculate Conception in Glenville.
Must-see Blessed Carlo Acutis exhibit coming to Immaculate Conception in Glenville.
Tuesday, January 23
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANUARY 25, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANUARY 25, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANUARY 25, 2024

Jesus teaches with authority, by words and actions
When we pray and reflect, this should then lead to resolutions about how we are to live our lives.
When we pray and reflect, this should then lead to resolutions about how we are to live our lives.
Saturday, January 20
'BLESSING' FROM GOD
Second Life Fest features powerful stories of choosing life through love
Second Life Fest features powerful stories of choosing life through love
'STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT'
Amid cold and snow, national March for Life pledges solidarity with moms and children
Amid cold and snow, national March for Life pledges solidarity with moms and children
Friday, January 19
'THE ONLY ANSWER'
With Christ at center, pro-life efforts will persevere, says U.S. bishops' pro-life chair
With Christ at center, pro-life efforts will persevere, says U.S. bishops' pro-life chair
Thursday, January 18

CONNECTIONS
Encounters and reflections with our five men in formation in Nigeria light spark.
Encounters and reflections with our five men in formation in Nigeria light spark.

My personal relationship with the Bishop
We share so much that by working together I know we will bring light to the world.

REVAMPED!
Sacred Heart volunteers help revive their parish’s cemetery
Sacred Heart volunteers help revive their parish’s cemetery
Wednesday, January 17

EVENTS FOR JAN. 18-25
Prayers for the unborn, blessing for healthcare workers, and coffee and conversation!

PREPARING WITH PAUL
Webinar on St. Paul’s conversion offered on Jan. 25
Webinar on St. Paul’s conversion offered on Jan. 25

DIOCESAN UPDATE
Bishop’s deposition and other developments since Diocese of Albany filed for reorganization last March.
Bishop’s deposition and other developments since Diocese of Albany filed for reorganization last March.

Turn off the world and answer the call
It takes effort to make the time and challenge ourselves to be more aware of God’s presence.

Being disciples: a relationship and a response
Jesus calls each one of us, personally, by name, to follow him and he has a unique and special purpose for each and every one of us that nobody else can do.
Jesus calls each one of us, personally, by name, to follow him and he has a unique and special purpose for each and every one of us that nobody else can do.
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANUARY 18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANUARY 18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANUARY 18, 2024
Tuesday, January 16
LIFE FEST
Event's second year focuses on building a culture of life through love.
Event's second year focuses on building a culture of life through love.
‘WITH EVERY WOMAN, FOR EVERY CHILD’
March for Life 2024 aims to make abortion 'unthinkable'
March for Life 2024 aims to make abortion 'unthinkable'
Friday, January 12
'WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP'
Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King's 'rallying cry' to confront today's 'evils of racism'
Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King's 'rallying cry' to confront today's 'evils of racism'
Thursday, January 11

Callings
Every human vocation is a call from a source outside oneself, outside one’s own ego or desire.
Wednesday, January 10

PRAY FOR LIFE
Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place on Jan.18-19
Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place on Jan.18-19

9 DAYS FOR LIFE
Event brings together thousands in prayer for the protection of life
Event brings together thousands in prayer for the protection of life

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
The purpose of the liturgical calendar is to reshape our lives and orient them to Jesus
The purpose of the liturgical calendar is to reshape our lives and orient them to Jesus

PADRE PIO
Newly translated letters of famed Italian saint are coming to your email inbox
Newly translated letters of famed Italian saint are coming to your email inbox
Tuesday, January 9

EVENTS FOR JAN. 11-18
Charismatic Prayer meeting, pancake breakfast at Our Lady of the Assumption, and young adult groups

Sister Raphael Barry, 79
Sister Raphael Barry (Mary Ann Barry), 79, died on Jan. 2 at Teresian House.

St. John the Baptist recognizes Jesus
We are certainly called to be disciples, recognizing who Jesus is.
USCCB affirms pope's description of surrogacy as turning a child into 'an object of trafficking'
Pontiff had also added that he wanted surrogacy to be banned
Pontiff had also added that he wanted surrogacy to be banned
Friday, January 5
Thursday, January 4
DOUBLING DOWN
Dicastery says bishops shouldn't stop blessings for gay couples.
Dicastery says bishops shouldn't stop blessings for gay couples.
Wednesday, January 3

EVENTS FOR JAN. 4 - 11
Epiphany Potluck & Trivia, a Blessing of the Organ and Recital, and Youth Ministry Eucharistic Adoration
THE PAPAL CALENDAR
In 2024, agenda for Pope Francis is not full, but the spotlight’s on major events
In 2024, agenda for Pope Francis is not full, but the spotlight’s on major events

'SUPPLICATING TRUST'
'Fiducia supplicans' is source of comfort, healing, but its interpretation will be a challenge
'Fiducia supplicans' is source of comfort, healing, but its interpretation will be a challenge

The 2024 Epiphany
With the coming of the Savior, the obvious question is: Are we like King Herod or the Magi?
With the coming of the Savior, the obvious question is: Are we like King Herod or the Magi?
Happy New Year, losers!
We losers know that in 2024, it's time for the baby to win!
We losers know that in 2024, it's time for the baby to win!

Christmas is a forever gift
Emmanuel means “God is with us," and that divine presence is not confined to a time, a place or a season.
Emmanuel means “God is with us," and that divine presence is not confined to a time, a place or a season.
Tuesday, January 2
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANAURY 4, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANAURY 4, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR JANAURY 4, 2024
Cardinal says Vatican is not moving toward accepting gay marriage
'Fiducia Supplicans' says the church "remains firm" in teaching that marriage is only a life-long union between a man and a woman.
'Fiducia Supplicans' says the church "remains firm" in teaching that marriage is only a life-long union between a man and a woman.