Wednesday, January 31

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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.

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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

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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.

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EVENTS FOR FEB. 1-7

Vocation discernment, young adult trivia, coffee & conversation, and more!

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‘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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Diocese names Father Kelly as new Vicar for Vocations

Father Kelly succeeds Father Thomas Hoar, SSE.

Father Kelly succeeds Father Thomas Hoar, SSE.

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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

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‘A REAL HERO’

Altar server at Immaculate Conception has connection with Blessed Carlo

Altar server at Immaculate Conception has connection with Blessed Carlo

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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

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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

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'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

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'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

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'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

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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.

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My personal relationship with the Bishop

We share so much that by working together I know we will bring light to the world.

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REVAMPED!

Sacred Heart volunteers help revive their parish’s cemetery

Sacred Heart volunteers help revive their parish’s cemetery

Wednesday, January 17

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EVENTS FOR JAN. 18-25

Prayers for the unborn, blessing for healthcare workers, and coffee and conversation!

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PREPARING WITH PAUL

Webinar on St. Paul’s conversion offered on Jan. 25

Webinar on St. Paul’s conversion offered on Jan. 25

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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.

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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.

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Every day, just pray

So just begin. Right where you are, with words or without.

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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

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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.

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‘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

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'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

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Callings

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

Wednesday, January 10

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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

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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

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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

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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

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EVENTS FOR JAN. 11-18

Charismatic Prayer meeting, pancake breakfast at Our Lady of the Assumption, and young adult groups

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Sister Raphael Barry, 79

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

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St. John the Baptist recognizes Jesus

We are certainly called to be disciples, recognizing who Jesus is.

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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

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SYNOD ON SYNODALITY

U.S. bishops asked to hold new rounds of listening sessions

Thursday, January 4

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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

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EVENTS FOR JAN. 4 - 11

Epiphany Potluck & Trivia, a Blessing of the Organ and Recital, and Youth Ministry Eucharistic Adoration

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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

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'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

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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?

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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!

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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

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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.