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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May 11, 2026ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALBANY TO ORDAIN ONE PRIEST AND THREE DEACONS
Bishop Mark O’Connell invites all the faithful to join in these celebrations for our diocese and encourages continued prayers for these men as they take the next step in their responding to the Lord’s call to serve.
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April 27, 2026
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAMED CASDA PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and Catholic Schools Office are happy to announce that Kelly Sloan, principal of St. Madeleine Sophie School in Schenectady, has been named Principal of the Year by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA).
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March 27, 2026
MONETARY SETTLEMENT REACHED IN DIOCESE OF ALBANY BANKRUPTCY CASE
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York and the Official Committee of Tort Claimants announce today that they have reached a settlement agreement in the chapter 11 case filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of New York on March 15, 2023. The Diocese and the Tort Committee believe that this settlement is an important first step in forming a chapter 11 plan that will lead to the Diocese's exit from chapter 11.
