April 2026 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Changes/Transition/Looking to the Future
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/25/26
During the last few months, a number of parishioners have participated in the Listening Sessions on assorted topics, especially looking to the future of our parishes and the Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC). One of the concerns that has been raised is that we are in “transition,” ... Read More »
Diocesan Bankruptcy Settlement and Amount to be Collected from our Parishes
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/18/26
By now, you have probably heard that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany (RCDA) and the Tort Committee representing the survivor/victims of abuse in the Diocese have come to a monetary agreement of $148 million. (Much more work to be done, but this is a huge first step.) You ... Read More »
Is God Calling You
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/11/26
Alleluia! Is God Calling you to something more?More joy? Deeper Relationship?Happy Easter–Alleluia!
Today is the Second Sunday of Easter and we continue to celebrate this wonderful event for 50 days—all the way through Pentecost!It was great to see so many people at church for Mass, a number of students ... Read More »