Aug 9, 2019, 12:00 PM
In order to assist him and the Episcopal Vicars in the pastoral care of the faithful in parishes, and to support parish leaders and clergy throughout the Diocese, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has made the following appointments, effective immediately.
Aug 6, 2019, 10:15 AM
All of us in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany are so saddened to learn of the news of Sister Monica’s passing. She was a beloved figure in our Diocese, bringing her passion for her Catholic faith...
Statement by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger on the death of Siena President Brother Edward Coughlin
Jul 30, 2019, 10:50 AM
From my heart and the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Albany, we extend our love and gratitude to Brother Ed's family, to the Siena community, and to all the friars for the gift of Brother Ed's presence among us.
Jul 1, 2019, 2:30 PM
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as a consultor to the Pontifical Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews. Bishop Scharfenberger was the only U.S. consultor appointed to the Commission July 1.
Jun 15, 2019, 12:15 PM
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger has announced the following pastoral assignments; all are effective July 1, 2019
Jun 10, 2019, 12:00 PM
Deacons Samuel Bellafiore, Kyle Eads and Michael Melanson will be ordained to the priesthood for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger at a Mass and Rite of Ordination at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m.
May 21, 2019, 1:45 PM
Following is a statement by Mary DeTurris Poust, Director of Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, in response to today’s Jeff Anderson press conference
May 20, 2019, 5:00 PM
“Survivors first” was the overriding theme of the first meeting of the Sex-Abuse Task Force established by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger to focus on ways to support survivors and review and reform diocesan policy and protocols. The meeting, held May 16 at Siena College, set the groundwork for how the Task Force will operate in the months to come and the overarching goals and challenges.
May 14, 2019, 11:45 AM
Charles Onyeneke will be ordained a transitional deacon as part of his continuing journey to the priesthood by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 125 Eagle St., Albany, on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m.
May 3, 2019, 11:59 AM
Father Matthew H. Frisoni, S.T.L., J.C.L., has been appointed Judicial Vicar of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, effective June 1. He succeeds Father James I. Donlon, J.C.D., who is retiring from full-time active ministry.