In his first talk after being installed as the 10th Bishop of Albany, N.Y., Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger asked the people of his diocese “to bring the best out of me.” In return, he said, he would bring the best out of them.
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger
Albany’s Bishop Is Right Man for the Job
We returned to Brooklyn after spending three days in Albany, the state capital, covering the ordination and installation of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger as its 10th bishop.
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger Prepares to Become Bishop of Albany
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger’s family, friends and parishioners share thoughts and well wishes in this week’s special supplement.
Family: Future Bishop – Anything But Ordinary
It is not every day that an altar boy from Ridgewood grows up to be a bishop. And when that boy-turned-bishop is a humble, hard-working monsignor, it is a great blessing – not only for the Church but also for the people closest to his heart.
Multi-Talented Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger
With joy, and yet some regret for the loss to the Diocese of Brooklyn, I write today regarding the nomination of Msgr. Edward Scharfenberger as the 10th Bishop of Albany and am pleased to offer some reflections on his life and ministry in Brooklyn and Queens.
A Busy Weekend for the Bishop-Designate
As Bishop-designate Ed Scharfenberger prepares to become the bishop of Albany, N.Y., on Thursday, April 10, he is spending time juggling his duties as episcopal vicar for Queens and taking care of the necessary arrangements in his soon-to-be home. One of the tough things is trying to answer all the requests for his presence, as […]
Home Grown
News of the appointment of Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger to become the 10th Bishop of Albany, N.Y., is a source of pride and joy for all of us in the Brooklyn Diocese. As well it should be. The new bishop-elect is a product of what represents the best of our heritage. We do not speak […]
Msgr. Scharfenberger Named Bishop of Albany
Pope Francis has named Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn who serves as the episcopal vicar for Queens, to be the Bishop of Albany, N.Y., replacing Bishop Howard J. Hubbard who had reached the mandatory retirement age of 75. The pope also appointed Msgr. Andrzej Zglejszewski as an auxiliary bishop […]
First Impression Is a Charm
As employees of the Diocese of Albany, N.Y., joined local press to meet their new bishop, Bishop-designate Edward B. Scharfenberger, there were mixed feelings. “It’s bittersweet,” said Ginny Daley, secretary to Bishop Howard J. Hubbard. Having worked for Bishop Hubbard for 15 years, she said she is thankful for his service. “He treats everyone, regardless […]
