PARISH LIFE
CHRISTMAS IN GLENS FALLS
WHEN REV. THOMAS MORRETTE became pastor of St. Mary's parish in Glens Falls not long ago, he brought along a tradition from other parishes he'd served: a Christmas party after a Sunday Mass during Advent for the children of the parish.
ST. KATERI PARISH
ORGAN STOPS: Music minister retires after four decades in Schenectady
At least in retirement, George Bollock won't have to worry about choir members catching on fire. The music minister at St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Schenectady is stepping down after an impressive 43 years on the job, but he'll never forget the Mass when "one of our choir members went …
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, SCHENECTADY
Foster kids now shop for clothes in what was once a church rectory
In the former St. John the Evangelist parish rectory in Schenectady, a giant stuffed polar bear, a tiny white kitchen set and a pink doll stroller sit peacefully.
ST. KATERI'S, SCHENECTADY
Trumpeter came home for Christmas
Hymns were sung and trumpets sounded at St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Schenectady for Christmas Eve Mass -- this time, with some musical help from a special visitor.
LAY MINISTRY
Kateri Institute helped Bolton Landing Catholic grow in his faith
Three years ago, when David Wilson of Blessed Sacrament parish in Bolton Landing saw his youngest daughter go off to college, he knew he needed an avocation. With no more school sports games to attend or volunteering with high school activities necessary, there was time to explore an area he …
HEALTH
ACHOO! How parishes deal with flu
Two weeks ago, Rev. James Fitzmaurice of Christ the King parish in Westmere, Albany, woke up with the flu. "I felt awful," he said. "I had a fever for three days."
ANNUAL PARTY
'Super Freeze' prepped St. Pius for Super Bowl
In the parish center of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, a little girl stood in front of an inflatable football goal, looking determined. With a foam football in her hand and her eyes locked on the target, she sent the ball soaring through the air and into the goal …
FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE IN GLENVILLE
THE ANNUAL father-daughter dance at Immaculate Conception parish in Glenville put dads and daughters on the dance floor last weekend.
STAY OR RELOCATE?
Hoosick Falls parish mulls options in wake of 2017 flood damage
As Immaculate Conception parish in Hoosick Falls continues to recover from last summer's devastating flood damage, parishioners are deliberating whether it's best to repair their church or relocate.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENVILLE
Discussion group helps post-confirmation teens
Each month, a group of high school seniors gathers at Immaculate Conception parish in Glenville. They ponder their future, their careers and their faith.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, NEW LEBANON
Parish prayers go all-out for groundskeeper's grandson
When Sarah Schwartz of Holy Trinity parish in Hudson/Germantown found out her nine-week-old son, Lincoln, had spinal muscular atrophy type 1, her first thought was, "My son is going to die."
CHUC MUNG NAM MOI
The Vietnamese Catholic community celebrated Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, with a special Mass and meal last weekend at Sacred Heart parish in Albany.
INTERFAITH GATHERING
Fourteen faith communities meet to work on caring for the Earth
Protecting the Earth is a goal for many faith communities. Now, Catholic parishes and other congregations in the Albany Diocese are teaming up to work on environmental issues.
LENTEN SERIES
Vatican astronomer speaks in Troy
"Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful," Rev. Edward Kacerguis declared, taking in the crowd Feb. 28 at Christ Sun of Justice parish in Troy. A cluster of people surrounded the reason for Father Kacerguis' enthusiasm: Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, a planetary scientist who is director of the Vatican Observatory.
LENT IN SCHENECTADY
Prayer week offers healing for unemployed, abused, others
As parishes across the Albany Diocese offer Lenten talks, prayer services and retreats, St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Schenectady is taking an unusual tack: From March 12-16, the parish will offer a week-long series of prayer experiences on topics like the dignity of work and finding healing after abuse.
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