News Releases

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Jan 24, 2025, 3:21 PM
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger sends a letter to the faithful in the diocese regarding concerns over immigration policy changes.
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Jan 24, 2025, 9:54 AM
El obispo Edward Scharfenberger envía una carta a los fieles de la diócesis sobre las preocupaciones por los cambios en la política de inmigración.
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Jan 14, 2025, 9:32 AM
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Jan 2, 2025, 3:35 PM
Bishop Scharfenberger is pleased to announce two new pastoral assignments.
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Nov 22, 2024, 9:37 AM
Bishop Scharfenberger announces a new Administrator for St. Augustine in Lansingburgh.
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Nov 21, 2024, 10:59 AM
The Diocese’s Communications Office has created a webpage listing the various times and locations for Thanksgiving Masses, https://www.rcda.org/thanksgiving.
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Nov 15, 2024, 2:51 PM
The Roman Catholic Diocese is offering Bishop Comithier and his congregation space in some of our Albany churches so they can continue to worship.
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Sep 30, 2024, 12:02 PM
Each year, on or around the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, which falls on October 4th, parishes across our diocese offer the Blessing of Animals. This year, the Communications Office has created a webpage to let everyone know where and when they can find a blessing for their pet.
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Sep 4, 2024, 3:28 PM
Years may pass, but the pain caused by the September 11 attacks remains, and prayer is still needed. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has created a special webpage to let all know where and when they can find opportunities to join others in prayer in our diocese on September 11, 2024.
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Aug 1, 2024, 12:46 PM
Bishop Scharfenberger appoints three people to take over responsibilities left when Dr. Giovanni Virgiglio's resignation takes effect on August 15, 2024.