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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April 24, 2025STATEMENT OF CARDINAL DOLAN AND THE NYS BISHOPS ON STATE-SANCTIONED SUICIDE BILL
“Euthanasia and assisted suicide are a defeat for all. We are called never to abandon those who are suffering, never giving up but caring and loving to restore hope.” – Pope Francis, 2019
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April 21, 2025A LETTER FROM BISHOP EDWARD SCHARFENBERGER TO ALL IN THE DIOCESE ON THE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger shared the following letter with parishes in the diocese today. It includes messaging about a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Sunday, April 27, 2025 (Divine Mercy Sunday), at 5pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany.
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April 08, 2025BISHOP SCHARFENBERGER ANNOUNCES NEW POSITION: VICAR FOR THE PROMOTION OF INTEGRAL PARISH DEVELOPMENT
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger announced the creation of a new position, Vicar for the Promotion of Integral Parish Development.
