Greetings, readers of The Evangelist! February is Catholic Press Month. You may not know that The Evangelist usually goes to print each week by midday on Tuesday—exactly the time yesterday when the Albany Diocese was introducing a new bishop-to-be, Bishop-elect Edward B. Scharfenberger of the Brooklyn Diocese. Our dedicated staff and printer worked through the evening to make sure this important news was brought to you immediately! This week’s issue will include a large special section welcoming our Bishop-elect as the 37-year tenure of Bishop Howard J. Hubbard draws to a close: • biography of Bishop-elect Edward B. Scharfenberger • press conference introduces him • official statements from Bishop-elect Scharfenberger and Bishop Howard J. Hubbard • Bishop Hubbard reflects on retiring and welcomes his successor • early reactions are positive • new bishop’s family and acquaintances share about him • Bishop-elect Scharfenberger talks about specific issues close to his heart • photos of Bishop-elect • Pope explains traits new bishops should have • quotes from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn on the Bishop-elect • bios of Albany Diocese’s bishops through the years Also: • area parishes and schools participate in national Strong Catholic Families, Strong Catholic Youth initiative • local Whalen Foundation funds efforts like the above • Buffalo bishop testifies before State Legislature on education budget • columnist Bernadette Bonanno on fighting the “devil on her shoulder” • columnist Rev. Ron Rolheiser on why empathy is hard for us • Scripture columnists Rev. Roger Karban and Kate Blain on Sunday’s Mass readings • Q-&-A columnist Rev. Ken Doyle on faith formation with grandchildren • Newsflash world and U.S. news items NOTE: A special issue is planned for April 17 to cover the installation of Bishop-elect Scharfenberger. To advertise, please contact John Salvione, 453-6696 or [email protected]. The deadline is April 1. (You are welcome to advertise in earlier issues; contact John for more information!)
Posted on: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:56:09 +0000
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