Media-Press Center
The Office of Communications handles all media and public affairs for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
If you are a journalist and would like information and/or comments, or would like to schedule an interview with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger or another diocesan official, please contact the Office of Communications.
News Releases
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May 15, 2022DIOCESE OF ALBANY ADDS RETIRED PRIEST TO LIST OF CREDIBLY ACCUSED
After an extensive investigation, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany announced today that it will add Father Gregory Weider, a retired priest of the Albany Diocese, to its List of Credibly Accused for “reasonable cause” related to allegations of sexual abuse against minors.
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May 05, 2022
DIOCESE OF ALBANY LAUNCHES FIRST EVER BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN: ARE YOU LOST?
It’s a question that is going to start showing up on billboards throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. The first is already on display just off of Central Avenue in Albany.
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April 19, 2022
Bishop Scharfenberger Announces Appointment of New Communications Director
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger announces the appointment of Kathy Barrans as Communications Director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany (RCDA). Barrans comes to the RCDA after 26 years as a producer at WNYT-TV NewsChanel 13 in Albany.
