Catholics across the Albany Diocese were invited to celebrate the gift of life at the fifth annual diocesan Rosary Walk for Life, held April 28 in Albany (see accompanying photos).

The Bishop’s Appeal for the Albany Diocese has existed for 64 years and counting. This year, it has already collected nearly all of the $7.5 million pledged by Catholics across the Diocese to support dozens of ministries.
That doesn’t mean the diocesan director of stewardship and development is resting on his laurels.

The families of those who have been diagnosed with a mental health problem often suffer in silence. The stigma attached to having a major depressive disorder, an anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction or any mental health diagnosis is huge. The surprising thing is that these families sit next to us every weekend at Mass.

I was walking down to the river recently and saw a pole with an American flag at half-staff. I found myself wondering, “What tragedy is this marking?” I couldn’t remember which was the latest one.

On April 27, the Chapel and Cultural Center (C+CC) on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy took a trip to Italy in celebration of the building’s 50th anniversary. Wine, coffee and sparkling water, along with garlic bread, salad and lasagna were served to eager diners at tables in the C+CC’s main auditorium.

The dinner looked like a delicious Italian feast, a celebration of a milestone year in the building’s history. What wasn’t as apparent was that the same space at RPI is the home of Christ Sun of Justice parish.