offered throughout Diocese
Programs and workshops are available in coming weeks to those interesting in learning more about ministries and vocations:
* A Support and Discernment Group for men interesting in becoming priests will be held at St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, 7 p.m., on Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17 and April 28. For information, call Rev. Thomas Konopka, 462-1336.
* A liturgy to celebrate religious life will be offered by Archbishop Joseph Ryan, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Hope Residence, Latham. It will be followed by a 1 p.m. dinner and 3 p.m. reflection by Rev. John Patrick Bertolucci. Reserve space by calling Sister Frances, 785-4551.
* Vocation Reflection and Discernment for those interested in religious life will be offered by the Albany Diocesan Vocation Council, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5, 7:30 p.m., at the Pastoral Center in Albany. For information, call Sister Nola Brunner, 453-6635.
* A Public Policy Forum and Advocacy Day, sponsored by the New York State Catholic Conference, will be held March 11 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Training sessions will be held on Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at the Pastoral Center in Albany, and March 1, 10 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament School in Albany. For information, call 434-6195.
* The diocesan Formation for Ministry Program is a 40-session, two-year program of spiritual growth, adult education and preparation for ministry. Meetings are held on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FMP is offered throughout the Diocese. For details, call 453-6670.
* The diocesan Office of Religious Education will offer "Becoming a Minister of Faith Formation," Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m., Pastoral Center in Albany. Call 453-6630 for details.
* The diocesan Office of Religious Education will offer catechist formation evenings in Herkimer on March 6 and 13, 7 p.m. Call 453-6630 for further information.
* "Sit in on a Class Night" at St. Bernard's Institute, Albany, on March 3-5 to learn about theology, sacraments and other topics. Call 453-6760 for course names.