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In this video series, geared toward children and youth, Bishop Mark O’Connell tackles topics such as penance, what a Bishop is, and what it means to be an apostle. This is his teaching on the Apostles.

As another school year begins at our seventeen Catholic schools, we once again gather with a renewed sense of purpose, energy, and promise. The opening of the school year has always been an exciting time for me. My appreciation for this annual event began more than five decades ago, when I was a [...]

By Emily Benson Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush was a recent proud recipient of the 2026 Fordham University Executive Leadership Award for Excellence in STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Education for its growing STREAM program.  Holy Spirit’s [...]

By Dr. Christopher Bott Superintendent of Schools As I watched our senior students walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at graduation this year, I marveled at the way young people are able to embrace new thresholds and adapt to change with such enthusiasm and grace. If there’s one [...]

By Mike Matvey Longtime Saratoga Central Catholic baseball coach Alphonse “Phonsey” Lambert made a bet with his team at the start of the season: If the Saints — who won their first state championship in baseball last season — won back-to-back titles, he would shave his head. [...]