The Venezuela family pose for a photo following Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, N.Y. From left are Manuel Venezuela, his children Miguel, 14, and Sophia, 11, and his wife Cherry. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger delivers the homily during Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)
Genesis Richardson, 5, of Albany wears a pretty Easter outfit for Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)
Bishop Edward B. Schafenberger greets parishioners following Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger blesses the gifts for communion during Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)
Parishioners pray during Easter Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)
