Friday, November 29
A HUNGER FOR GOD
ADVENT 2024: Fasting in Advent echoes the longing of our souls for the coming of the Savior
ADVENT 2024: Fasting in Advent echoes the longing of our souls for the coming of the Savior
A TIME OF PRAYER AND PENANCE
ADVENT 2024: Preparing your heart and home in Advent
ADVENT 2024: Preparing your heart and home in Advent
Tuesday, November 26
Cornerstone of Elijah Missionary Baptist opened
The church, the former Our Lady Help of Christians, was destroyed by fire on Nov. 14
The church, the former Our Lady Help of Christians, was destroyed by fire on Nov. 14
La Salle Institute installs new president at Mass
Calacone takes the reins as school celebrates 175th anniversary
Calacone takes the reins as school celebrates 175th anniversary
EVENTS FOR NOV. 28- DEC. 5
Red Cross Blood Drive, Feast of St. Nicholas, Italian Christmas Market, and more!
St. Jude relic tour halted over 'incident' involving students, visiting priest
The incident allegedly involved Father Carlos Martins, a priest of the Companions of the Cross religious community, touching a female student's long hair during a presentation
The incident allegedly involved Father Carlos Martins, a priest of the Companions of the Cross religious community, touching a female student's long hair during a presentation
CALLED TO ‘UNITE AND SACRIFICE’
ADVENT 2024: Four ways to follow St. Joseph this Advent
ADVENT 2024: Four ways to follow St. Joseph this season
'EVERY SIN LEAVES A MARK'
JUBILEE YEAR 2025: Idulgences include pilgrimage, penance, service
JUBILEE YEAR 2025: Indulgences include pilgrimage, penance, service
‘HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT’
JUBILEE YEAR 2025: Everything you need to know about the upcoming celebration
JUBILEE YEAR 2025: Everything you need to know about the upcoming celebration
BECOME ‘PILGRIMS OF HOPE’
A message from Bishop Ed on Jubilee Year 2025
A message from Bishop Ed on Jubilee Year 2025
Waiting without hope
During difficult times, it can be near-impossible to trust that God has a plan greater than ours
During difficult times, it can be near-impossible to trust that God has a plan greater than ours
Personal ‘presents’
Jesus Christ offers us the gift or present that IS presence itself, all that he truly is in his divinity and his humanity
Jesus Christ offers us the gift or present that IS presence itself, all that he truly is in his divinity and his humanity
First Sunday of Advent
Perhaps now is the time to ask the question: Who is the Kingdom of God?
Perhaps now is the time to ask the question: Who is the Kingdom of God?
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Friday, November 22
Find fellowship and hope on Thanksgiving Day
Diocesan website lists times for Thanksgiving Day Masses
Diocesan website lists times for Thanksgiving Day Masses
Thursday, November 21
Diocese offers use of St. Francis of Assisi Church to Elijah Missionary Baptist
Congregation suffering from devastating fire that destroyed their church
Congregation suffering from devastating fire that destroyed their church
Give faithful witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ!
The Kingship of Jesus Christ calls us to lay down our lives on the cross in service to the kingdom of God
Wednesday, November 20
EVENTS FOR NOV. 21-28
Holiday bake sale, Chant Meets Jazz church event, candlelight memorial service, and more!
DON’T BE ‘AFRAID OF WHO WE ARE’
USCCB president: Living the virtues, listening and dialogue are vital to church, society
USCCB president: Living the virtues, listening and dialogue are vital to church, society
‘IMMIGRANTS ARE EASY TO BLAME’
Experts: Trump’s mass deportation plan could damage economy like the Great Recession
Experts: Trump’s mass deportation plan could damage economy like the Great Recession
'WE STAND ... WITH OUR IMMIGRANT BROTHERS AND SISTERS'
U.S. bishop' statement of pastoral concern pledges support for immigrants
U.S. bishop' statement of pastoral concern pledges support for immigrants
‘SERVANTS OF THE TRUTH’
With synod in mind, U.S. bishops focus on advancing core mission priorities
With synod in mind, U.S. bishops focus on advancing core mission priorities
Before it’s too late …
Sooner or later, when our earthly pilgrimage comes to an end, will we be ready for our own encounter with the judgment of God?
Sooner or later, when our earthly pilgrimage comes to an end, will we be ready for our own encounter with the judgment of God?
Tuesday, November 19
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Saturday, November 16
'WE ARE COMMUNITY'
Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany offers help to Bishop Comithier and Elijah Missionary Baptist Church after fire
Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany offers help to Bishop Comithier and Elijah Missionary Baptist Church after fire
Thursday, November 14
'FALSE MESSAGES'
Ousted Texas bishop attacks Pope Francis, accuses U.S. bishops of silence
Ousted Texas bishop attacks Pope Francis, accuses U.S. bishops of silence
'A REAL HUNGER'
Bishops focus on migration, human dignity and creation on Day 2 of assembly's public sessions
Bishops focus on migration, human dignity and creation on Day 2 of assembly's public sessions
Wednesday, November 13
In our own words
Hearing a survivor's story gives me hope that it will inspire others to come forward with their own
Hearing a survivor's story gives me hope that it will inspire others to come forward with their own
'PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS TOGETHER'
U.S. bishops' assembly focuses on the heart of Jesus after church events, election year
U.S. bishops' assembly focuses on the heart of Jesus after church events, election year
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Clergy abuse: Priests are the antidote
A column by Teresa Pitt Green, an abuse survivor and an advocate for trauma-informed pastoral care.
A column by Teresa Pitt Green, an abuse survivor and an advocate for trauma-informed pastoral care.
'THE SAINT I KNEW'
BOOK REVIEW: New book, combining elements of non-fiction, highlights the emergence of saints in modern times.
BOOK REVIEW: New book, combining elements of non-fiction, highlights the emergence of saints in modern times.
Hope is breaking in
Fear and anxiety do not have to govern our lives, we can be free from such worries if we accept God’s help.
Fear and anxiety do not have to govern our lives, we can be free from such worries if we accept God’s help.
EVENTS FOR NOV. 14-21
Parish Fall Festivals, Holiday Shopping for Charity, Church Blood Drives, and more!
Wednesday, November 6
'Fortunate to live in a democracy'
U.S. bishops' conference president calls for prayer, unity following the 2024 election
U.S. bishops' conference president calls for prayer, unity following the 2024 election
'CONTINUE TO FIGHT'
Proposal 1, which enshrines abortion rights into state constitution, approved by voters
Proposal 1, which enshrines abortion rights into state constitution, approved by voters
Tuesday, November 5
‘COME FOLLOW ME’
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: Why does it feel like I need to make up my mind right now?
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: Why does it feel like I need to make up my mind right now?
A JOYFUL JUBILEE
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: Sister Miriam Ann Thompson, PBVM, celebrates her 50th anniversary
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: Sister Miriam Ann Thompson, PBVM, celebrates her 50th anniversary
PRAYERS OF ‘GRATITUDE’
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: Bishop Boyea says pray for those who respond to their vocation in daily life
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: Bishop Boyea says pray for those who respond to their vocation in daily life
'NOD TO THE COLLAR
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: New website offers unique way to say ‘thank you’ to our priests
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: New website offers unique way to say ‘thank you’ to our priests
A good retreat in ‘God’s Cathedral’
Diocesan priests share time of prayer, relaxation and reflection.
Diocesan priests share time of prayer, relaxation and reflection.
‘AN AWESOME DAY’
Reflections from the Unleashing Love Diocesan Women’s Conference
Reflections from the Unleashing Love Diocesan Women’s Conference
St. Catherine’s joins partners to launch Albany Navigates Health & Housing program
Joint effort aims to address the growing issue of homelessness and adjacent issues in Albany County.
Joint effort aims to address the growing issue of homelessness and adjacent issues in Albany County.
A JOURNEY FOR VETERANS
St. Francis-inspired pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy coming February 2025 for military vets
St. Francis-inspired pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy coming February 2025 for military vets
The door of the heart
Is the "door" of the church and the door of our heart open to our neighbor?
Is the "door" of the church and the door of our heart open to our neighbor?
The great covenant of redemption!
Jesus is the only one who can break the chains of sin and death once and for all through his sacrifice on the cross.
Jesus is the only one who can break the chains of sin and death once and for all through his sacrifice on the cross.
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Friday, November 1
WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF SYNODALITY?
Advisor: With the synod over, don’t expect major changes in U.S. church
Advisor: With the synod over, don’t expect major changes in U.S. church