Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Fiona Gorman, 11, of Niskayuna prays after receiving ashes. Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist.
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Paula Gorman of Niskayuna holds her daughter Nuala Gorman, 3 months, while receiving ashes from Aspirant Jack Cairns, Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Tiffany Griffith of Delmar prays while holding her rosary during Mass. Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist.
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Susan Richardson of Cohoes (c.) prays during Mass. Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist.
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger distributes ashes to Father Anthony Ligato, rector of the Cathedral. Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist.
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Bishop Scharfenberger blesses the Eucharistic gifts during Mass. Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist.
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany observed Ash Wednesday, March 2, as “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine,” as requested by Pope Francis. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, beginning a period of prayer and fasting, culminating with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 17. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger celebrated Mass and distributed ashes at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception that day. Bishop Scharfenberger continues to urge Catholics to support emergency relief for Ukraine as the humanitarian crisis grows. Catholic Relief Services is working with its partner, Caritas Ukraine, to respond. Use this link to help:https://bit.ly/3hbagDJ. The Knights of Columbus also have established the Ukraine Solidarity Fund and you can donate at: kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html. In the photo: Bishop Scharfenberger delivers his homily. Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist.
