Diocese of Albany
Roman Rite
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As the downtown residential population of Albany began to shift, a mission church of St. Mary's was built at South Swan Street and Sheridan Park. In 1926 a compact little church, seating about 400, and built of tapestry brick, Indiana limestone foundation and trimming, tile roof and tower with bell was erected. A main altar with two small altars with statues of the Sacred Heart, Blessed Virgin, Little Flowers and St. Joseph decorated this small building along with an imposing statue of St. Philip the Apostle, patron of the Church, located in its entrance way. A large pipe organ was installed in the choir loft.
In September of 1931, St. Philip's School opened its doors. It was designed by Gander, Gander & Gander Architects: William G. Sheehan Construction Company: A. J. Eckert, plumbing, William Irvin, heating. The school was staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Ghost and Mary Immaculate
The Cathedral is today both the Mother Church of our diocese and a parish church with a congregation hailing from all around the Capital District. The parish operates a major social service outreach program that daily ministers to people in need. The Cathedral hosts major liturgical celebrations a
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(At St. James Place) St. Francis of Assisi is a welcoming and compassionate Parish, united in the Love of Christ, reaching throughout the community to serve the people of God. All Are Welcome!
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After years of prayer, planning and extensive consultation the leadership reached the decision to remodel the church to meet the needs of the community. The rededication took place on a bright, mild Sunday afternoon, September 29, 1985, almost 100 years to the day of the beginning of St. Vinc
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