YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS
Jerry zooms past competition in Soap Box Derby
Back in June, staff and supporters from St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany gathered for the annual Capital District Soap Box Derby race, held in Schenectady. They were there to cheer for “Jerry” (last name withheld for privacy), a resident of St. Catherine’s housing program, who took the local …
TEEN FAITH IN FOCUS AT JOGUES CONFERENCE
THE ST. ISAAC JOGUES YOUTH CONFERENCE last weekend at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville focused on boosting teens' faith and inspiring them to think about what their vocation in life might be. The theme for this year's conference was "fearless."
STUDENT CONNECTION
Lake George parish welcomes international students
Sacred Heart parish in Lake George is helping to promote diversity and create international friendships through its assistance with the Lake George Student Connection program.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Choices abound for summer fun in Diocese
Nothing says summertime like hanging out at camp, and parishes and groups around the Albany Diocese are offering summer fun with camps and programs. The Evangelist spoke to several about what’s in store for kids and teens in the coming months.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Nothing but net for Patrick in free-throw competition
A rising Niskayuna High School freshman has dribbled and shot his way to victory in a New York State and international free-throw basketball competition sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
ST. PAUL’S, SCHENECTADY
Slime creator is teen entrepreneur
At just 14 years old, Maria Gannon runs her own slime business: Parakeet Slimes, LLC.
REFLECTION
Another South African graduates, thanks to Albany Catholic Workers
This is my story of success, which has seen me graduating with honors a few weeks ago in KwaNdebeqheke, South Africa, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
PERSPECTIVE
A graduation day reflection
Commencement is one of the signature moments in the life of a young man or woman, and often leaves a lasting impression. The families of the graduates are delighted and undoubtedly relieved that their children have successfully completed a rite of passage.
CONTEST WINNER
Ella’s solution to Saratoga parking woes
If I were mayor, I would create better parking in downtown Saratoga. Downtown Saratoga is such a busy place full of great restaurants, beautiful shops and workplaces for many people. All year ‘round, downtown Saratoga is moving nonstop.
WINNING SPEECH
A teen’s view of abortion debate
I believe that most pro-choicers are motivated by compassion: compassion for women who are in a scary, overwhelming situation and searching for a way out. But abortion is not a way out we should ever offer. In abortion, an innocent human being is killed.
SARATOGA CATHOLIC
Track star leaves CP in the dust
Mikey McDonald looks no different than his competition when running on the track. No one knows that, at six years old, the freshman at Saratoga Central Catholic High School was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy (CP), a neurological disorder that impairs motor function and movement.
SUMMER IN DIOCESE
Breakaway Music program will teach teen participants
Breakaway, a diocesan summer youth program offered at Pyramid Life Center in Paradox, is branching into new territory with this year’s first Breakaway Music camp.
REFLECTION
A letter to confirmands
Every Easter, I look forward to seeing a new group of young Catholics undergo confirmation. Beyond my happiness at seeing another generation make this important step in their lives, it brings to mind my own confirmation.
ONE NIGHT OF HOMELESSNESS
A "CARDBOARD CITY" takes shape near Sacred Heart parish in Troy as teens prepare to spend a night on the street to show solidarity with homeless families in the city.
ALBANY
St. Anne Institute opening shelter for homeless teens
“Two weeks ago, you couldn’t even come in here.” Anthony Cortese, CEO of St. Anne Institute in Albany, gestured at the newest addition to the agency that serves troubled children and teens: newly-renovated Bishop Howard J. Hubbard Hall, set to open May 31 as a homeless shelter for runaway youth.
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