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Albany Catholic leaders rejoice as Cardinal Prevost becomes first American pope, Leo XIV
It’s a moment making history and sparking deep emotion both around the world and right here in the Capital Region.
Local Catholic church leaders celebrate first American pope
Officials from Albany's Roman Catholic Diocese hailed the election of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, at a news conference Thursday shortly after the ...
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Roman Catholic Diocese considering closing 1/3 of buildings
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany says it may close up to a third of its buildings, including churches and schools. In a letter sent to members, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger said the diocese is ...
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Scharfenberger: Albany diocese might consider closing one-third of church buildings
Considerable change could be coming to the operational footprint of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. In a letter to the community published Monday, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger said fiscal ...
Albany diocese closing All Saints Catholic Academy, one of its K-8 schools in Albany
ALBANY — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany is closing All Saints Catholic Academy, one of its three K-8 schools in Albany, in an effort to break even on the costs of Catholic education in the ...