News Releases

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Nov 21, 2022, 3:37 PM
We are aware of the various reports that have emerged regarding Bishop Howard Hubbard’s request to return to the lay state. Our prayers are with Bishop Hubbard for his well-being and with all who accompany him, that all decisions and actions are in accord with God’s plan.
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Oct 28, 2022, 7:42 PM
Father Kenneth Doyle, a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, died this morning at the age of 82. He grew up in Troy, graduated from Catholic Central High School, attended Mater Christi Seminary, and received his degree in Theology from Catholic University. He was ordained by Bishop Edward Maginn on May 28, 1966.
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Aug 1, 2022, 5:25 PM
Most Rev. Edward Scharfenberger has announced new pastoral assignments, regarding the Office of Vocations.
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Jul 29, 2022, 6:00 PM
Following a vehicular incident on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard underwent a medical evaluation at St. Peter’s Hospital. It was determined that he suffered a stroke. He has since been released from the hospital.
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Jul 7, 2022, 2:01 PM
If approved by Victims/Survivors of clergy abuse and the courts, the new program will direct more funds to Victims/Survivors in the least amount of time.
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Jun 29, 2022, 4:34 PM
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger is reaching out to announce another path for Victims/Survivors in the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese.
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Jun 24, 2022, 3:38 PM
We give thanks to God for today’s decision of the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This just decision will save countless innocent children simply waiting to be born.
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Jun 15, 2022, 3:49 PM
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi, honoring the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This year, that celebration will include a procession in the cities of Albany and Hudson after Sunday morning masses.
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Jun 15, 2022, 3:45 PM
Deacons Russell Bergman and James O’Rourke 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 18, at 11 a.m.
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May 24, 2022, 7:57 PM
We are sympathetic to the plight of the St. Clare’s pensioners and want to see these hardships resolved as soon as possible. We respectfully disagree with the attorney general’s decision to file this lawsuit.