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Donations (checks only, please do not send cash through regular mail) may also be mailed or dropped off to the office at 2021 Sandridge Rd, Alden, NY 14004.
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Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
12/06/23 9:30 am
Tuesday of the First Week of Advent
12/05/23 9:30 am
Monday of the First Week of Advent
12/04/23 9:30 am
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"Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to Jesus’ Pasch. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material goods with them. In this way, by concretely welcoming Christ’s victory over sin and death into our lives, we will also radiate its transforming power to all of creation." Pope Francis, October 4, 2018
Busted Halo
Navigating Mental Health Struggles: How Scripture Helps Me Find Hope This Advent
12/06/23 1:00 am
To celebrate the darkness of Advent – a season of mystery and waiting, anticipating the birth of Christ, the Light of the World – amidst…
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Read More3 Ways to Practice Hope
12/04/23 2:02 am
I think I’ve finally figured out why I skip over Advent and rush toward Christmas: Advent is a season of hope, and I find it…
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Read More10 Meaningful Advent Traditions to Try This Year
12/01/23 12:57 am
If you’re like me, the beauty and deep meaning of Advent can get away from you awfully fast. One minute you’re lighting that first purple…
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Read MoreNYS Catholic Conference
Statement on Settlement of Sisters of Life Pregnancy Center Litigation
11/09/23 12:05 pm
In a settlement of a federal lawsuit, Sisters of Life v. McDonald, New York State has agreed to a court order protecting the Sisters from government intrusion into their religious ministry as part of a “pregnancy center study” law passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Hochul in 2022. The settlement was announced yesterday. The Sisters were represented by […]
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Read MoreStatement on Passage of Abortion Telehealth Legislation
06/21/23 12:01 pm
Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations, regarding the legisature’s passage of legislation (A1709, Reyes/S1066-B, Mayer) providing legal protections to health practitioners who prescribe abortion-inducing medication to out-of-state women. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, New York has sought to become the abortion capital of the United States. Despite allowing abortion […]
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Read MoreHospice and Palliative Care Access & Quality
05/30/23 10:45 am
Memorandum of Support Re: A5587 Wallace / S4858 Hinchey Establishes the offices of hospice and palliative care access and quality The above-referenced bill would establish the office of hospice and palliative care access and quality. Sadly, this important legislation was vetoed by the Executive last year. The New York State Catholic Conference strongly supports this […]
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