Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

A judge has confirmed that the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese is vicariously liable in the St. Clare’s pensioner’s case.

Two defendants in the St. Clare’s pensioners case have filed for bankruptcy, including former Albany Bishop Edward Scharfenberger. Their filings have delayed the second phase of the trial.

A jury voted on Friday evening in favor of more than 1,100 employees who lost some or all of their benefits after the St. Clare’s Hospital pension fund collapsed in 2019.

The new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany took questions from reporters this morning, a week after he was installed in the high-profile position.

A former employee who lost his retirement benefits after the St. Clare’s Hospital pension fund dried-up took the stand Tuesday in the trial of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany faces hundreds of cases of sexual abuse in connection with members of its clergy. Colleen Garbarini, is among hundreds of survivors who are suing the church.

St. Clare’s pensioners move closer toward having their day in court.

Capital Region Catholics are reflecting on Pope Francis's legacy and message.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has announced two Catholic schools in the Capital Region are slated to close.

Weeks after marrying a woman and seeking once again to leave the priesthood, former longtime Albany Roman Catholic Diocese Bishop Howard Hubbard died over the weekend.