Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: Jo Hepinstal from The Church of the Holy Trinity Church in Cohoes, was commissioned a Respect Life representative during the Mass. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: Alexander Turpin leads the faithful. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: Bishop Scharfenberger delivers his Homily. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: Bishop Scharfenberger smiles after presenting certificates to the Respect Life representatives during Mass. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: Deacon Timothy Kosto carries the Bible during the opening procession. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: Representatives from churches in the Diocese await the presentation of their certificates from Bishop Scharfenberger. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: The faithful stand during the Mass. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the Diocese of Albany celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary and Respect Life Month with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 5. The Mass included the commissioning of new Parish Respect Life representatives. Photo: The faithful pray during the Mass. Photo by Thomas Killips
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger (c.) leads the congregation in song along with Deacon Tim Kosto (l.) and Rector of the Cathedral, Father David LeFort, during the Respect Life Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Parishioners sing during the Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Silas Calnan, 6, joins his family for the Respect Life Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Deacon Tim Kosto proclaims the Word of God. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Bishop Scharfenberger delivers his homily. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Candles glow around the sanctum. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Parishioners pray during the Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Bishop Scharfenberger during the Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Bishop Scharfenberger consecrates the Holy Eucharist. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The Respect Life Mass was celebrated in the Diocese of Albany at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Oct. 11. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided over the Mass that took place during Respect Life Month. During this month, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. Wilson Reaport (r.) hugs his son, Timothy, 12, as parishioners offer each other a sign of peace. Photos by Cindy Schultz
