The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photo: The children join hands for the Lord’s Prayer. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photo: David Ukpere leads the procession in. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the DIocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photo: Besem Ojong gives the first reading. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photos: Bishop Scharfenberger and Efemena Kaliku wait for the procession to begin; and Bishop delivers his homily. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photos: Aniylah Depass helps with the collection, and Besem Ojong and Teji Molla dance down the aisle during the presentation of the gifts. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3 Photo: Bishop Scharfenberger leads the parishioners in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photo: Father Kofi Amissah reads from the Gospel. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Albany celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday at St. Joan of Arc Church in Menands. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated the Holy Mass with Fr. Kofi Amissah as concelebrant. The theme of the Mass was "Children too, are a gift of the Lord." - Psalm 127: 3. Photo: 6-month-old Joel Rosenzweig dances to the music with some help from his mother, Wallis. Photos by Nate Whitchurch
