Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Jane Kromm, principal at St. Clement’s School, who was honored for 25 years of service, carries the gifts during Mass. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Hudson Hendricks gets help from his mother, Joanie, in offering a sign of peace to his sister, Madison, (not pictured). Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Jill Grebert and her children, Mollie (left) and Caitie, carry the banner for Sacred Heart School in Troy during the opening procession. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Hannah Barber, a student at St. Clement's School, prays after receiving communion. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Melanie, Abigail and Lillian are joined by Julie Reilly, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary Teacher of the Year honoree, in carrying the All Saints Academy (Albany) banner. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Students from Saratoga Central Catholic Schools applaud as their teacher, Philip Zenowich, is awarded the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Secondary Teacher of the Year Award. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Father Robert Longobucco is joined by Giovanni Virgiglio, superintendent of schools, in presenting the Vicki Bullis Distinguished School Staff Award to Alicia Fleischer from Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Father Robert Longobucco delivers the homily. Photos by Thomas Killips
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, Jan. 26, with a Mass and Awards Presentation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and vicar for faith formation and education, celebrated the Mass, which showcased the schools in the area and honored the principal, teachers and school staffers of the year. Catholic Schools Week runs until Feb. 1 and has been celebrated annually since 1974 with special liturgies, open houses and other activities that highlight the importance of Catholic education. Photo: Sydney Dowd from St. Mary's School in Waterford leads the congregation in the Prayer of the Faithful during Mass. Photos by Thomas Killips
