Tuesday, October 29
BRING LIGHT TO THE DARKNESS
Papal commission releases report highlighting progress in safeguarding
Papal commission releases report highlighting progress in safeguarding
Monday, October 28
'RENEWAL OF THE CHURCH'
Synod calls for quick steps to involve more people in church life
Synod calls for quick steps to involve more people in church life
Sacred Heart encyclical hailed as a 'simple and powerful cure' to rekindle love
Pope Francis' new encyclical titled 'Dilexit Nos' was released Oct. 24
Pope Francis' new encyclical titled 'Dilexit Nos' was released Oct. 24
'HE LOVED US"
Only love will save humanity, pope says in encyclical on Sacred Heart
Only love will save humanity, pope says in encyclical on Sacred Heart
Thursday, October 24
Wednesday, October 23

A CATHOLIC’S GUIDE TO VOTING
The church teaches us to pay taxes, defend our country and vote.
The church teaches us to pay taxes, defend our country and vote.

‘WITNESS TO THE TRUTH’
Diocese of Albany hosts U.S. premiere of ‘Groomed,’ an award-winning, one-man play written and performed by abuse survivor
Diocese of Albany hosts U.S. premiere of ‘Groomed,’ an award-winning, one-man play written and performed by abuse survivor

UNLEASHING LOVE
A Spirit-filled, inspirational women’s conference at St. Edward the Confessor
A Spirit-filled, inspirational women’s conference at St. Edward the Confessor
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 24, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 24, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 24, 2024

V.I. grads hosting fundraiser for the famed Grotto
All donations will support refurbishing the base of the fountain of the grotto

Can you see as Jesus sees?
Perhaps we can take time this week to sit by the roadside with Bartimaeus.

The thing with feathers
These delicate, fragile, seemingly insignificant natural wonders have something powerful to teach us

Sister Kathleen Turley, RSM
Sister Kathleen Turley, RSM, (formerly Sister Mary dePaul) died Oct. 11.
March for Life prepares for its own new president
Jennie Bradley Lichter, president-elect of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, sees chances for “leading with love.”

EVENTS FOR OCT. 24- NOV. 7
Cavatelli dinner, parish trunk-or-treats, Rosary society craft fair, and more!
Thursday, October 17
L.A. Archdiocese agrees to pay $880 million to settle thousands of abuse claims
The deal caps yearlong mediation process that involves 1,353 claims
The deal caps yearlong mediation process that involves 1,353 claims

DAY RETREAT TO AURIESVILLE
Middle schoolers from Mater Christi, All Saints, Blessed Sacrament and St. Thomas the Apostle spend time at the shrine.
Middle schoolers from Mater Christi, All Saints, Blessed Sacrament and St. Thomas the Apostle spend time at the shrine.

Human trafficking, today’s slavery
Vigilance and awareness are key in fighting the scourge of human trafficking

‘SAVE THE PLANET’
UN secretary-general delivers speech for Siena symposium on integral ecology
UN secretary-general delivers speech for Siena symposium on integral ecology
Wednesday, October 16

To know and love the lord
As a priest, I can now share what I have gained through years of study with young people.

Siena dedicates St. Clare statue
The statue is a partner piece to the sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi

‘GO AND INVITE EVERYONE TO THE BANQUET’
A message from Pope Francis for World Mission Sunday 2024
A message from Pope Francis for World Mission Sunday 2024
EVENTS FOR OCT. 17-24
Women's Conference, Trunk-or-Treat, Anointing of the Sick Mass, and more!
‘BRING GOD TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH'
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: New head of U.S. papal missions see Eucharist as the key.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: New head of U.S. papal missions see Eucharist as the key.

A PERPETUAL INSPIRATION
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: The lasting mission legacy of Blessed Pauline Jaricot
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: The lasting mission legacy of Blessed Pauline Jaricot
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 17, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 17, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 17, 2024
Tuesday, October 15

DAY OF SERVICE
Holy Names volunteered at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District for annual event.
Holy Names volunteered at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District for annual event.
Friday, October 11
March for Life unveils 2025 theme: 'Every Life: Why We March'
The 52nd annual event is scheduled for Jan. 24
The 52nd annual event is scheduled for Jan. 24
Wednesday, October 9

WALKING SACRED GROUND
Staff writer Emily Benson tours St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands
Staff writer Emily Benson tours St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands

HEALING THE CHURCH
How one survivor’s story leads us toward renewal. The one-man play 'Groomed' is coming to the Diocese on Oct. 20.
How one survivor’s story leads us toward renewal. The one-man play 'Groomed' is coming to the Diocese on Oct. 20.
In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
Role of women in church was key topic in first week
Role of women in church was key topic in first week

Father Kane garners prestigious CACC award
Honor recognizes his life-long commitment to ecumenical and interfaith endeavors
Honor recognizes his life-long commitment to ecumenical and interfaith endeavors

Suffering is a part of life
There isn’t a scoreboard at heaven’s gates, expecting perfection and tracking our fumbles.

Looking with God’s perspective
Jesus looks at us with love, but still asks us to make hard decisions.
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 10, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 10, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 10, 2024
Thursday, October 3

Who is my neighbor?
When thinking about the question — Who is my neighbor? — a look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan is necessary.

New book sheds light on a media luminary’s outreach
A new book by Father John Cush celebrates the impact of our Catholic identity
Wednesday, October 2

40 HOURS OF DEVOTION
Eucharistic event set for Immaculate Conception in Glenville
Eucharistic event set for Immaculate Conception in Glenville
SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Seven things to know about the second and final session
Seven things to know about the second and final session
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 3, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 3, 2024
LEGAL NOTICES FOR OCTOBER 3, 2024
Tuesday, October 1
'JOIN IN PRAYER'
Bishop Scharfenberger calls on Christ's 'healing love' for all those affected by Hurricane Helene
Bishop Scharfenberger calls on Christ's 'healing love' for all those affected by Hurricane Helene