PEOPLE OF FAITH
PROUD RELATIVES
Family shares about Bishop-elect
It wasn't easy for Bishop-elect Edward B. Scharfenberger's parents to keep news of his appointment quiet for a week until the Vatican made the official announcement Feb. 11.
BIOGRAPHY
Who is new bishop?
On Feb. 11, Pope Francis named Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn for four decades, as the new Bishop of the Albany Diocese. He will be ordained a bishop and installed April 10, 2 p.m., in a ceremony at Albany's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. …
COMMENTS FROM FRIENDS
Acquaintances describe pastoral, supportive shepherd
People in both the Albany and Brooklyn Dioceses who have known Bishop-elect Edward Scharfenberger say the Albany Diocese is lucky to have him as its new shepherd. "I've known him for 50 years," said Rev. Thomas Leach of Mary Queen of Heaven parish in the Brooklyn Diocese, a close friend …
CATHOLICS' THOUGHTS
Early reactions positive
Early reactions indicate Catholics in the Albany Diocese are excited about Pope Francis' choice of Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger as the next Bishop of the Albany Diocese.
PRO-LIFE
Knight's fundraising buys ultrasound machine for pregnancy center
The Knights of Columbus council at St. Henry's parish in Averill Park wants to buy an ultrasound machine for an Albany-area pregnancy care center - and a national program is helping the group meet its goal.
BROOKLYN AND ALBANY
'Albany Diocese is lucky'
A similar exchange happened again and again April 10 in Albany's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: "I'm from the Brooklyn Diocese. Are you from here?" one Mass-goer asked another.
RELATIVES' REACTION
A bishop in the family
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger's family brimmed with joy and pride as he was ordained and installed as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Albany April 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany.
SNEAK-PEEK
Bishop's Easter homily: 'Do not lose hope'
(Editor's note: The Easter Mass with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger to be televised Easter morning, April 20, on stations across the Albany Diocese was taped earlier this month; see airtimes on page 3. Here are excerpts from the Bishop's homily, referring to John 20:1-9.)
PASTORAL WORDS
New York State bishops' statement on care of those with mental illness
In February, the bishops of New York State released "For I Am Lonely and Afflicted: Toward a Just Response to the Needs of Mentally Ill Persons," a pastoral statement urging compassion and acceptance for people suffering from mental illness. The New York State Catholic Conference released policy recommendations related to …
ACTIVE VOLUNTEER
Hancock Catholic opens home to persons with disabilities
All of Socorro Marin's jobs are also ministries, whether it's running a thrift store in Hancock, managing the preschool program that operates out of St. Paul the Apostle parish there or opening her home to adults with developmental disabilities.
NURSING HOME
Final days for Little Sisters at Our Lady of Hope, Latham
The last three residents of the Our Lady of Hope Residence nursing home in Latham, which has been run by the Little Sisters of the Poor for 37 years, will be transferred to other facilities by the end of summer.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
Why become a catechist? Two Catholics answer
Two catechists in the Albany Diocese say they're motivated by a desire to make the world a better place and pass on the Catholic faith.
RESOURCES
Support group helps catechists work with children with disabilities
A group of catechists who work with children with special needs has been meeting to share ideas since last September.
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