In the Middle Ages, the Church adopted heraldry as a means of approving and authenticating documents as well as indicating ownership of church buildings.
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Pope’s Holy Week Schedule
The following is the public Holy Week schedule for Pope Francis as released by the Vatican:
Pope’s Holy Thursday Liturgy Will Be at Rehab Center
Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a Rome rehabilitation facility for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Bishop’s Late Nephew Predicted His Elevation
by Marie Elena Giossi As they celebrate the blessing of having a bishop in the family, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger’s loved ones can’t help but wonder if there was some heavenly petitioning behind his appointment. On the morning of the announcement, Dr. Dennis Scharfenberger, a Warwick, N.Y.-based family physician, received word via a 6 a.m. […]
Statement by Albany’s Bishop Emeritus Howard J. Hubbard
It is with great joy that we welcome Bishop-Elect Edward Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Brooklyn, as the 10th diocesan bishop of Albany.
Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger on His Albany Appointment
How grateful I am to His Holiness Pope Francis for the awesome privilege to serve as pastor of all the wonderful people in the Diocese of Albany.
Albany’s Cathedral Has Brooklyn Foundation
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the Mother Church of the 14 counties of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y. It houses the “cathedra,” the bishop’s chair and symbol of his teaching authority as chief pastor and shepherd over the Church of Albany.
Parishioners Knew Pastor Was Listening
The parish community of St. Matthias, Ridgewood, has mixed emotions when it comes to their former pastor and former neighborhood boy, Msgr. Edward Scharfenberger, becoming the next bishop of Albany, N.Y.
Classmates Remember Future Bishop as Bright
Members of the bishop-designate’s class from Cathedral Preparatory Seminary – both ordained and laymen – share thoughts on their former classmate.
From the Scharfenberger Family Album
The Scharfenberger family shares some special family moments with Tablet readers…