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Seasonal Messages
As we mourn the loss of our beloved Pope Francis please read the following letter from Bishop Scharfenberger:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our dear Pope Francis has been called home on Easter to meet our Risen Lord! As he walked with so many on our earthly journeys, especially our sisters and brothers “in the margins” – the poor, the homeless, the migrant, the disabled, and the abused – our hearts and prayers are with him on his final pilgrimage. We are saddened by the loss of Papa Francesco’s always kind and cheerful presence. While suffering with serious health challenges himself, he continued with his mission of hope, healing, and accompaniment. Preaching, teaching, and living the Gospel proclaimed by Jesus, he inspired us to live in the light of this saving message, not only as we remember him on his last journey and throughout this Holy Year of Hope, but for all our life. Perhaps the most beautiful way to honor the life of a loved one is not only to recall and recount the good they have done, but to make that life well lived our own mission. The Easter message is not to seek the living among the dead. The two on the road to Emmaus were surprised to learn the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus that “where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in your midst.” As we commend the soul of Pope Francis to God, may we be consoled in the bond of spiritual friendship that lives for all eternity. I invite all to attend a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis to be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 5p.m. Let us come together in prayer, as a family in faith, to celebrate the Pope’s life and the hope that his example continues to bring to each of us. Your brother in Christ, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger LETTER FROM BISHOP SCHARFENBERGER
Bishop Scharfenberger has written a letter on the future of the Diocese of Albany. It is available here to be read. 
SPECIAL REPORT
The Diocese of Albany has published a Special Report in the April 3, 2025 issue of 'The Evangelist’. The report focuses on the challenges facing the Diocese at this time. You may read this report by accessing this link evangelist.org/news/2025/apr/02/the-challenge-before-us/ UPCOMING EVENTSBrothers Walking With ChristMen of any age are invited to join with Fr. Rick and each other to discover and embrace God in their everyday lives. An initial meeting will be held at both The Church of Christ the King on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 PM in the Rectory Office and at St. Matthew's Church on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 PM in Classroom # 5. Please see more information on our Faith Development Page.
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