PEOPLE OF FAITH
PRESENTATION SISTERS
Sister rallies around children, Siena athletes
Growing up on a farm in Stamford could be considered a kind of foundation for Sister Mary Stephen Vamosy's future work with children, some of whom had disabilities.
FAMILY, YOUNG ADULT RETREATS
The Priory's new leaders look forward
A 2015 "Keep the Priory" fundraising campaign by supporters of The Priory Retreat House in Chestertown has resulted in new leadership and a focus on the simple life.
LIKE THE APOSTLES
St. Paul Street Evangelization offers Catholic resources to all
Every other week, near the base of the escalator across from baggage claim at Albany International Airport, two women stand with felt "tongues of fire" on their heads behind a small tray table. A life-sized, painted cutout of St. Paul is set up nearby, holding a sign that reads, "St. …
SPECIAL SECTION: CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK
A SPECIAL SECTION on women religious in the Albany Diocese....
DEPAUL HOUSING
Diocese's senior housing offers community life in retirement
"I was totally against it," Jim Nash admitted, thinking back to four years ago, when he and his wife moved to Franciscan Heights Senior Community in Rensselaer, a part of the Albany Diocese's DePaul Housing Management Corporation.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Roarke Center marks 20 years of social services -- and art
"Weaving is a way for me to be creative. I love being able to express myself. I forget all that I bring with me. It relieves me of stress," says Donna Pratt. Ms. Pratt is a patron of the Roarke Center in downtown Troy, a program operated under the umbrella …
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Father-daughter duo reflect on joining the Catholic Church
"It's just me and my daughter," Leo Scofield told The Evangelist. Mr. Scofield, a taxi driver in Saratoga, and his daughter, Novella, were just baptized into the Catholic Church at St. Mary's parish in Ballston Spa.
SEMINARIANS
Two Vietnamese men studying for priesthood for Albany Diocese
Thien "Peter" Nguyen and Duyet "Anthony" Nguyen share more than a last name. Both of them came to the United States from Vietnam a few months ago through the efforts of a priest who helps Vietnamese seminarians pursue priesthood in America.
REV. FRANCIS KELLEY
WWI chaplain to be added to Rensselaer Hall of Heroes
During one of World War I's many horrific battles in France, an American was blown 30 feet backwards by an enemy shell that exploded nearby. He got to his feet and marched forward, as many other men did. The man was Rev. Francis A. Kelley, a priest of the Albany …
VOCATION STORY
New deacon's journey spanned two countries
For newly-ordained Deacon Gary Miles, the path to the diaconate has been a "process." hat's pronounced with a long "o," indicative of the new deacon's Canadian heritage.
AWARDS EVENT
Catholic Charities kicks off centennial
"Happy birthday to Catholic Charities," declared CEO Vincent Colonno, kicking off a May 25 ceremony that's just one part of the 100th anniversary of Catholic Charities in the Albany Diocese.
CHRIST THE KING, WESTMERE
De Jesus family fosters giving spirit in children
To the De Jesus family of Christ the King parish in Westmere, Albany, giving and outreach are a way of life.
'GRADUATION DAY'
New priest is marking days till ordination
There's an app on Deacon John Cronin's smartphone that counts down the days until his priestly ordination for the Albany Diocese. He's been checking it compulsively.
HOLY CROSS
Missionary from Diocese marks 50 years of priesthood
On June 22, Father Shea's family members, American friends and some other Peruvian compadres honored Father Shea for his 50th anniversary of priestly life. There was a Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption parish in Latham and a party planned by the missionary's cousins at the Colonie Elks Club.
100-YEAR-OLD
After wartime service and missionary work, centenarian brother lives a peaceful life
"In your daily life, take it easy. Do what you can," says Brother John O'Laughlin, CSC. Having turned 100 in May, the Holy Cross brother is taking his own advice.
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