Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, center, poses with newly-ordained deacons following the Ordination of Deacons on May 22, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. From left are Thomas Poznanski, Craig Dempsey, Russell Bergman, James Agnew and Gregg Wilbur. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Newly-ordained Deacon James Agnew blesses his wife, Jody, center, and family following the Ordination of Deacons. Their children are Annie, 7, (lower left), and Jude, 10. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Annie Agnew, 7 (r.) joins her brother Jude, 10, and mother Jody Agnew (top r.) as they attend the Ordination of Deacons. The children’s father and Jody’s husband, James Agnew, became an ordained deacon during the ceremony. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Deacon Russell Bergman receives congratulations from loved ones after his ordination. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Deacon Craig Dempsey blesses his brother, David Dempsey, and his wife, Colette, following the Ordination of Deacons. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Bishop Scharfenberger delivers his homily directed at the candidates. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: The candidates are presented for the Rite of Ordination. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Candidate Gregg Wilbur pledges his obedience to Bishop Scharfenberger, Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Candidate Craig Dempsey pledges his obedience to Bishop Scharfenberger, Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Candidate Russell Bergman pledges his obedience to Bishop Scharfenberger, Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Candidates for deacon supplicate themselves before the altar. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Candidates during the Ordination of Deacons are (from l.): James Agnew, Thomas Poznanski, Gregg Wilbur, Craig Dempsey and Russell Bergman. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Bishop Scharfenberger stands before the candidates and says the Prayer of Ordination. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Newly-ordained deacons receive their vestments. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Newly-ordained Deacon James Agnew (l.) receives a hug from Father Michael Flannery, pastor at Historic St. Mary's Church, after he receives his vestments. Cindy Schultz photos
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger ordained four permanent deacons and one transitional deacon for the Diocese of Albany at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 22. The four permanent deacons are James Agnew, 43, of St. Joseph’s in Troy; Craig Dempsey, 61, of St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park; Thomas M. Poznanski, 45, of Christ the King in Guilderland; and Gregg Wilbur, 50, of St. Joseph’s in Broadalbin. The transitional deacon is Russell Bergman, 50, of Burnt Hills. He is preparing for ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Albany at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. Once ordained, permanent deacons may preach and administer the sacraments of baptism and marriage. Transitional deacons are granted these same faculties but continue their studies in anticipation of ordination to the priesthood. The permanent deacons received their assignments, effective May 29: Deacon Agnew to the parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; Deacon Poznanski to the parishes of St. Madeleine Sophie in Guilderland and St. Gabriel the Archangel in Rotterdam; Deacon Wilbur to the parishes of St. Joseph in Broadalbin and St. Francis of Assisi in Northville; and Deacon Dempsey to the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Caption: Newly-ordained Deacon Thomas Poznanski receives an embrace from Bishop Scharfenberger as he goes down the line to welcome all the new deacons during the Ordination of Deacons.
