HOMEPAGE
Exhibition captures history of Diocese
The official Sesquicentennial Exhibition debuted May 6 at the "old" Chancery in Albany with a formal reception at which guests previewed an extensive display of rare photos, historic memorabilia and unique documents. The exhibition is now open to the general public, seven days a week, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 465 …
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
Pope talks about television
Do the media do enough to promote positive values? Are Christians using the media wisely? Is the burgeoning of cable channels and satellite dishes a good thing? Pope John Paul II offered his opinions on those questions in his message for the 1997 World Day of Communications, celebrated throughout the …
Interfaith coalition seeks end to 'hate speech'
Protesting what they call "hate speech and racist incitement" in talk radio programs and advertising by WGY-AM (810), religious and ethnic leaders in the Albany Diocese have formed a coalition to discuss the problem and seek solutions. Last week, the group held a prayer vigil outside WGY in Schenectady, praying …
Priest fashions rosaries for the poor
The first time Rev. Joseph Schuck made a rosary, it was because he was "a poor seminarian" who couldn't afford to buy a silver wedding anniversary present for his parents. That was nearly 50 years ago when materials to craft a pair of matching sterling silver rosaries cost just $15. …
Methodist church welcomes Eagle Mills Catholics
There aren't many Methodist churches where members of the congregation can be seen making the Sign of the Cross on their way into services. But that's exactly what happens at the Hope United Methodist Church in Eagle Mills at 4 p.m. every Saturday. The reason: The people are actually Roman …
EDITORIAL
Time to get into Sesquicentennial swing
The Albany Diocese's celebration of its Sesquicentennial, which debuted December 8, is now about half over. Already, thousands of Catholics have participated in liturgies, lectures, a youth rally and other events marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese in 1847. If you haven't yet been actively involved …
Workshops guide parishes in meeting family needs
Read about other Family Life programs HERE. With two working parents, soccer practice, dance lessons and other commitments, today's families are finding they have less time on their hands than the generations before them. Parish staffs know what it's like planning activities for those busy families. When few people show …
WORD OF FAITH
Spirit arrives with fire
One of our faith's deepest and most important insights revolves around a unique experience: the forces that usually destroy other movements give life to ours. Because many of us think of the Holy Spirit as a peaceful dove sitting on our leaders' shoulders whispering heavenly instructions in their ears, we …
GOOD NEWS FOR KIDS
Jesus answers our questions
Don't you hate it when you ask a question and no one wants to answer it? The grownups say, "I'll tell you when you're older," or "You ask too many questions!" Sometimes, it feels like you'll never learn all the things you want to know! Jesus would understand how much …
Couple wheeling and dealing to find wheels for neediest
Like many others across America, John and Diane Edwards recycle cans, glass, newspapers and magazines. What sets the Scotia family apart is that they have converted their garage into a makeshift collection bin for a lesser known recyclable commodity: wheelchairs. The Edwards, members of Faith Baptist Church in Rexford, recently …
Work of canon lawyers varies
During a typical workday, Rev. Peter Sullivan might get a call from a family hoping their nine-year-old son can serve as godfather to his baby brother...a divorced couple looking into the annulment process...or a pastor checking on marriage preparation requirements for a Catholic/Muslim couple in his parish. Father Sullivan is …
Adirondack region hosting Sesquicentennial gala
Liturgical composer Jeffrey Halstead has met his deadline. He has just finished composing "I Have Known the Lord," the original song to be performed by the combined choirs of the Adirondack Region as their "grand finale" at their May 18 Sesquicentennial celebration, but he isn't worried. In fact, he's downright …
Farmworkers, advocates seek better conditions
See related stories: Catholic participants 'appalled' by farm conditions Farmworkers in our Diocese A record number of farmworkers descended on the Capitol in Albany May 6, calling for urgent changes in legislation to improve the living and working conditions of New York State's 47,000 farmworkers. Approximately 100 farmworkers, who risked …
Books tells children the history of Diocese
Sister Eileen Lomasney, CSJ, was up to the task of presenting the history of the Albany Diocese to children. "I like the challenge of distilling great truths into simple language," said the author, poet and teacher. "It's tied in with my belief that God is simple and simply love. Awareness …
Diocesan offices begin strategic planning
A year ago, Bishop Howard J. Hubbard announced that in response to the needs surfaced by parishes during the pastoral planning process, diocesan offices would begin a program of self-evaluation on how to better meet those needs. The effort was titled Diocesan Strategic Planning. This month, the heads of all …
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