Bishop Scharfenberger, Catholic Schools Week
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate a Mass marking the start of national Catholic Schools Week in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Siena College targets cyberbullying in high schools across state
Siena College in Loudonville is gearing up to help other universities in New York State tackle cyberbullying, thanks to the Siena Upstander Ambassador Program.
Bishop writes open letter to Gov. Cuomo
An open letter to Gov. Cuomo regarding the Reproductive Health Act.
RHA ANALYSIS
Legislation will increase access to abortion
The RHA not only increases access to abortion across the board but goes beyond certain aspects of Roe vs. Wade.
EXCLUSIVE REPORT
Exclusive report from St. Clare's meeting
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger met with former employees of St. Clare’s Hospital Dec. 20 at Siena College, calling it a “first step” in what will be an ongoing conversation.
YEAR AHEAD
A closer look at 2019 legislative issues
Officials at the New York State Catholic Conference and Catholics statewide are looking at “a new reality” in 2019 now that a Democrat majority rules the State Senate.
EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Scharfenberger meets with former employees of St. Clare’s
In an effort to identify issues and figure out a way to assist those in need, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger met with former employees of St. Clare’s Hospital Dec. 20 at Siena College, calling it a “first step” in what will be an ongoing conversation.
BLUE CHRISTMAS
In a season of joy, some struggle with loss
In the midst of Christmas wonderment, it can be easy to forget the many parishioners in the Albany Diocese who are struggling with grief and loss.
Bishop invites St. Clare's pensioners to Dec. 20 listening session
A preliminary conversation concerning St. Clare’s pension program will be held Thursday, Dec. 20, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Sarazen Student Union (SSU) at Siena College in Loudonville. Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, the listening session will be an opportunity for Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger to …
Cathedral choir performs sacred sounds
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception echoed with the gorgeous sounds of Haydn’s “Missa Cellensis,” performed by the Cathedral Choir on Dec. 7.
EMMAUS MINISTRY
One-day retreat focuses on healing the pain of loss
Early Saturday morning on Nov. 17, more than 35 people gathered at St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Schenectady for a one-day retreat for grieving parents seeking peace and comfort.
INVITING A CONVERSATION
Bishop Scharfenberger’s statement on St. Clare’s pension
The following is a statement by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger regarding the St. Clare’s pension crisis:
NEW LAW
Governor, legislators praised on abuse-reporting legislation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that requires non-public school administrators to report suspected cases of child abuse to law enforcement.
BILL SIGNED
Cuomo restores aid to schools
After vetoing similar legislation last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that restores a standard for calculating state reimbursement of administrative mandates placed on Catholic and other religious and independent schools.
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