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For a full month following Sept. 11, I was numb. Safely in Albany, I had watched the towers collapse live on television, 160 miles and three hours away. I knew it was a horror, but it was distant. There was a dull ache inside that would not go away, but it was deep down, almost surreal.

Christians unite to offer suggestions to mark attacks

Last September, people gathered in shock and grief in communities across the nation in the wake of the devastating terrorist attacks that claimed over 3,000 lives. A year later, we, representing various Christian denominations, encourage you to gather again -- to share hope and build a stronger society out of the memories.

Diocese, parishes, institutions plan 9/11 commemorations

To commemorate the events of Sept. 11, 2001, many parishes and other institutions throughout the Albany Diocese are planning religious services.

Sidebar: SELECTION OF SERVICES

In addition to the services mentioned in the article above, the following are some 9/11 events planned in the Albany Diocese (see the calendar for more details; contact local parishes/schools for information).

Schools plan prayers for attack remembrance

September 11 will be a day of prayer and remembrance at Catholic schools in the Albany Diocese. At Catholic Central High School in Troy, for example, the school's welcome-back Mass will be held on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

One family is getting special school notice

Students in Rensselaer County's Catholic schools will keep a local family in their prayers on Sept. 11. Students at Our Lady of Victory will dedicate their opening school liturgy to the memory of John Reo, who died in the attack.

Anniversary of attacks will bring back grief

The anniversary of Sept. 11 is going to resurrect grief in many people.

Sidebar: Ways to recover from grief

Psychologist Rev. John Malecki noted some ways to deal with the grief of the 9/11 anniversary.

Priest assesses state of city 'one year after'

Msgr. Harry Byrne can feel the first anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City approaching even as he does something as ordinary as go to a bookstore.

Parish's book reveals emotions, prayers after 9/11

The terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001 led people around the world to pour out their grief in countless ways. At St. Mary's parish in Cooperstown, a simple book left in the church provided a way for people to write down some of their prayers and reflections.

Chaplain weighs impact of terror

Sept. 11 will be a busy day for Rev. Anthony Diacetis, pastor of Our Lady of Grace parish in Ballston Lake.

Airport priest on 9/11 emotions

Rev. Michael Farano, pastor of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, describes Sept. 11 as "unimaginable."

Travelers left heart-felt messages at airport

For many airline passengers, the time directly following Sept. 11 was a period of considerable hesitancy and fear. Speculation ran high: Would the terrorists strike again? Was airline security good enough to protect the plane?

Chaplains strive to ease lot of firemen, police

Rev. James Gulley will always remember the view he had of the Mohawk Valley after he blessed the bucket truck of the Amsterdam Fire Department.

Counselor looks back over year since Sept. 11

After the attack on the World Trade Center last year, Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese sent counselors to help out in the recovery efforts undertaken by the Brooklyn/Queens Diocese.

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