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 & statements
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March 15, 2023ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALBANY FILES FOR REORGANIZATION
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany today filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Parishes and Catholic schools of the Diocese are separately incorporated under New York State’s Religious Corporations Law and are not part of the filing.
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February 28, 2023Statement on Vatican Rescript Regarding Latin Masses
In light of the Rescript, the celebration of the Usus Antiquior is currently on hold in parish churches in the Albany Diocese. To be clear, this is not a ban on Latin Masses.
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January 05, 2023BISHOP EDWARD SCHARFENBERGER AND THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALBANY REMEMBER AND HONOR POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI
Bishop Scharfenberger will be a guest on Relevant Radio Thursday, January 5 at 7:30am ET
