HOMEPAGE
Pulitzer winner describes Otsego
More than 210 years ago, the rural farmland of Otsego County could be described as an uninhabited dense forest. In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "William Cooper's Town," Alan Taylor describes the development of the area by the founder of Cooperstown, who was also a judge, congressman and father of author …
Auriesville shrine perfect site for Sesquicentennial
Sidebar story: New director likes his work -- and snow! As Catholics celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the founding of their Diocese, says Rev. John Marzolf, SJ, they would do well to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville. Although the arrival of the martyrs -- Ss. Isaac …
WORD OF FAITH
Belong to a movement
Even in a quick, uncritical reading of the Christian Scriptures, early Christianity emerges as a movement, not an institution. Jesus' first followers professed a constantly shifting faith, a faith which not only brought them new insights, but also steered them into areas and among people they couldn't have imagined being …
GOOD NEWS FOR KIDS
Praying all the time
When do you pray? Some kids pray when they wake up in the morning or before they go to sleep at night. Others pray when they want something, when they're scared or to say "thank you" when they're happy. Jesus was a little different than most kids. In this week's …
Program aims to foster healing after life change
Not many travel brochures are able to boast destinations that promise travelers "a weekend away for a lifetime of change." That claim, however, is one that The Beginning Experience can make with confidence. For nearly a quarter of a century, the organization co-founded by a nun and a divorced woman …
Ravena parish reaches out -- near and far
When it comes to the Church of St. Patrick's in Ravena, charity may begin at home -- but it doesn't end there. Rev. Vincent J. Ciotoli, pastor, and his Stewardship Committee routinely set aside five percent of the weekly offerings to help improve the lives of those who often have …
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
Another shocking revelation?
The much trumpeted declaration of homosexuality by Ellen DeGeneres and the character she plays on her weekly ABC sitcom has been the talk of the nation. Magazines have given her cover stories; news shows have profiled her; debates have raged over whether the program should be boycotted. All of that, …
Sesquicentennial Youth Rally celebrates -- and wows -- teens
More than 600 teenagers and youth ministers from 100-plus parishes descended on the Siena College campus in Loudonville April 26 to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of the Albany Diocese. As the sun shined on the campus and rock bands played outdoors as part of Siena's Earth Day celebration, the teens prayed, …
Advocates for poor see rise in needs
These days, when a desperate food stamp recipient comes to Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, looking for a job, all she can offer is a smile. "I'll give you something to do, but it's not a job; I can't pay you," she says sadly. "But I'll smile and be nice …
EDITORIAL
Remembering mothers all over the world
This Sunday, throughout the Albany Diocese and America at large, children of all ages will take their mothers to breakfast, lunch or dinner at fancy (and maybe not-so-fancy) restaurants. Mom will proudly sport a jaunty corsage handed to her by her loving offspring along with a sentimental card. Mother's Day …
WORD OF FAITH
Coming to a crossroad
Taught to regard Jesus' Twelve Apostles as the Church's first bishops and priests, few of us take the time or make the effort to find out how Luke, who features the Twelve more than any other evangelist, views them. It's especially important to explore Luke's intentions this week since our …
GOOD NEWS FOR KIDS
Thanks for mom and God
You don't want a babysitter, but your mom called one anyway. "You can't stay home alone!" she tells you. You feel so angry! "I can't wait 'til I grow up!" you yell. "I can take care of myself!" Jesus would understand how you feel -- and how your mom feels. …
Six priests mark silver jubilees
Six priests serving in the Albany Diocese will soon reach the 25th anniversary of their ordination day. They are: Revs. Winston Bath, Anthony Curran, Joseph Falletta, John Minkler, Edward Pratt and James Rosch. A seventh priest, Rev. Kenneth Swain, will celebrate his anniversary in November. REV. WINSTON BATH, a native …
Spring Enrichment enriches faith and prayer
Leadership courses, family life workshops, prayer experiences and opportunities to meet local authors mark the 24th annual Spring Enrichment program, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education. What began more than 20 years ago as a few workshops in a parish hall has grown into a yearly event held at …
Women religious look back over decades of service
Jubilarian members of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet recently gathered to celebrate 2,340 years of service to the Church and its people. When the Sisters marking their 70th, 60th and 50th years in the order met at the Provincial House in Latham for a Jubilee Mass, The Evangelist …
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