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ST. MATTHEW’S, VOORHEESVILLE
Faith formation leader’s work is ‘100 percent a vocation’
Since becoming pastoral associate for faith development at St. Matthew’s parish in Voorheesville, Joy Galarneau has found more than a career.
MASS AT CATHEDRAL
Respect life representatives commissioned for parishes
On Oct. 21, Catholics gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany for a Respect Life Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month.
OLA, LATHAM
Man with disabilities bequeaths model cars to help food pantry
Michael Joseph Page loved cats, collecting model cars and caring for others. A loving son and brother, Mr. Page — who passed away in June from pulmonary fibrosis — left behind a gift that has helped to feed the hungry at the Sister Maureen Joyce Center food pantry in Albany.
EL SEÑOR DE LOS MILAGROS MASS
ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH in Schenectady celebrated "El Señor de los Milagros" — the Lord of Miracles — with a special Mass Oct. 7, followed by an outdoor procession and reception. The Lord of Miracles is the patron of the county of Peru and its capital, Lima.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH
Walton Rosary rally set up by 93-year-old
Roberta Lacey of St. John the Baptist parish in Walton is proof that age is just a number. At 93, Mrs. Lacey is working hard to plan a Rosary rally for her parish and town.
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
A blessing of pets at Holy Trinity parish in Johnstown was a celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals.
PUP IN PROFILE
Albany parish has four-legged friend
Seamus Fitzmaurice is easily one of the most beloved members of Christ the King parish in Westmere, Albany. A friend to all, Seamus loves greeting parishioners, hanging out with his friends and taking long walks.
HOOSICK FALLS AND SCHENECTADY
Catholic schools launched founders of medical startup
Long before Dr. Zach Helft and Dr. Christy Sheehy co-founded a medical startup, both were students at Catholic schools in the Albany Diocese.
ANNIVERSARY
Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission turns 50
The Diocese’s Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an Oct. 4 gathering of current commission members at the Century House in Latham.
MILITARY SERVICE
Meghan went from Morris to Marines
At some point in childhood, every child is asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Meghan Barringer of Holy Cross parish in Morris knew the answer since she was very young: She wanted to go into the military.
RETREAT
Group of college students will meet after Eucharistic Congress
After the Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress Sept. 22 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, a group of preregistered college students will travel to the nearby St. Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine in Fonda for a spiritual “after-party.”
AURIESVILLE EVENT
Eucharistic Congress to include fun for kids
At the Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress, which will be held Sept. 22 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, the children’s tent will be open from 12:15-2:30 p.m.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Delanson garden offers fun and food for seniors
Our Lady of Fatima parish in Delanson is the proud host of a beautiful new garden that helps to feed hungry senior citizens. The story of how the garden came about is even more beautiful.
CORPUS CHRISTI, ROUND LAKE
Catholics help golfers, others with disabilities to ‘Stand Up and Play’
Discovering the Paramobile “was a life-changing moment for me,” says Mark Boucher of Corpus Christi parish in Round Lake. Now, the Mechanicville native is striving to help people in the Albany Diocese with physical disabilities through the Stand Up and Play Foundation and its signature device.
REACHING DEMOGRAPHICS
Sunday-night Masses fit into schedules of today’s Catholics
Going to church on Sunday morning is a tradition for most Catholics, but a new trend may be emerging: Sunday-evening Masses.
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