Suggested Names

for the New Parish

Name suggested: Person making suggestion:

All Saints Church Mary Briggs

To recognize the saints incorporated in our current names.

All Saints Sara Smith

All Saints Catholic Church Theresa Page

Recognize all three saints of the current parishes.

All Souls Colleen Carroll-Barbuto

The Parish Community Jim Venter

of Blessed John XXIII

Pope John XXIII Mary M. Cody

Blessed John XXIII Natalie Runfola

Pope John was a saintly man who had the courage to call a Council and set in motion great and needed
changes in the church.

Blessed John XXIII John Harden

Pope John XXIII was the most influential Catholic of the 20 th Century. As the individual who opened the
Second Vatican Council, he encouraged RC to re-examine their faith and to bring that faith into the
modern world. He encouraged the interfaith movement and asked Catholics to see themselves as part of a
wider Christian community. Pope John preached for an inclusive and involved church. Without his
message, we would not be the same community today.

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Pauline Wohlleber

Kateri was born near the town of Auriesville, New York, in the year 1656, the daughter of a Mohawk
warrior. Kateri became converted to Christianity as a teenager. She was baptized at the age of 20 and
incurred the great hostility of her tribe. Although she had to suffer greatly for her faith, she remained firm
in it. She lived a life dedicated to prayer, penitential practices, and care for the sick and aged. Kateri died in
1680. Blessed Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American to be declared Blessed. Work is currently
under way to have her Canonized in the Church.

Blessed Spirit Colleen Carroll-Barbuto

Calvary Nicole Robilotto

Central American Martyrs Chris Lapinski

Christ the King Sara Smith

City of God Parish-The Catholic Lisa Higdon

Community Of Albany’s South End
The inspiration for this name comes from the hymn, “City of God” by Daniel Shutte. The first words of
the hymn remind us that although we are disappointed in the changes in our Church, we cannot be
complacent and we need to rejoice in the Lord and move forward. The tag line, “the Catholic Community
of Albany’s South End” might be appropriate to any name we choose. The south end is known for many
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things, but not its Catholic presence. This is true even though the parishes have had a long tradition of
educating and serving the area. We need to be sure people know where this vibrant new parish is located.

Church of the Blessed Saints Pauline Metchick

In honor of our present three saints.

Church of the Communion Tony Mosca

Church of the Good Shepherd Diane E. Miller

Because God is our Shepherd.

Church of the Good Shepherd Pauline Metchick

Because our churches engage in many good works such as the Soup Kitchen.

The Good Shepherd Cel este Bo ucher

Parishes connecting as the shepherd collects his flock.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Georgeann Payne

I am suggesting this name because of all the humanitarian and outreach work that is done by SJSA’s Church
for the South End of Albany. Without this help the welfare of our residents in the SouthEnd would become
acute. The alleviation of any distress for the residents of the S.E. is vital to keeping the area free of crime,
homelessness and keeping the children in school instead of on the streets. A good Shepherd keeps a watch
over his flock and that is what we have been doing for years . . . not just one person, but all of God’s
people. I put in the word “Catholic” due to the fact that this name is used by other faith denominations.

Good Shepherd Mary M. Cody

Parish Community Ali R. Kolb

of the Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd gathers in his flock – everyone is included.

Church of the Holy Family The Coolidge Family

We feel this name is very appropriate given the significance of family in our parish and the family we are
trying to form with St. John/St. Ann. Not only does the Holy Family represent an important and blessed
feature of the Catholic Church, it also reminds us of the building blocks of our faith (i) our immediate
family, (ii) the family of believers with whom we celebrate at Mass; (iii) the family of Saints upon whom
we draw strength and wisdom including St. James, St. John and St. Ann.

Church of the Holy Family Deven Horne

This name reminds us that no matter what house we live in we are all part of the Holy Family through our
Baptism in the church.

The Holy Family Salvatore & Theresa Aiezza

When St. James merges with St. John/St. Ann’s we will become a happy, “Holy Family” such as Jesus, Mary
and Joseph.

The Holy Trinity Sandra Cipollo

Because of combining all three churches

Church of the Holy Trinity Theresa Aiezza

Church of the Little Flower Susan Shipherd

St. Terese of Liseux is my patron.

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 Church of the North American Martyrs Vincent Gizzi
Auriesville is the site of the martyrs. This name is connected to our diocese as with the founding of Lake
George by St. Isaac Jogues. His statue is at the southern end of Lake George.

Church of the North American Martyrs S. Pat Houlihan

Church of the Precious Blood Joan Goes

A percentage of Catholics don’t believe in the true presence! It would be a gentle reminder of the Precious
Blood.

Church of the Resurrection S. Pat Houlihan

Church of the Salvadoran Martyrs Gary Johnson

On December 2, 1980, Jean Donovan, Dorothy Kazel, Ita Ford, and Maura Clarke were martyred in El
Salvador because of their unstinting commitment to bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God to the
Salvadoran poor. I think we should honor as contemporary Christian heroes as we can, preferably women.
Plus, St. John's/St. Ann's has a direct connection to these martyrs because Maura Clarke was our own
Michael Clarke's cousin. Maura Clarke once said: "If we leave the people when they suffer the cross, how
credible is our word to them? The church's role is to accompany those who suffer the most, and to witness
our hope in the resurrection."

Church of the Salvadoran Martyrs Michael and Susan Clarke

The Salvadoran martyrs were men and women that embodied Christ’s work in action, in spite of the
remarkable challenges they faced. Romero, Ford, Clarke, Kazel and Donovan have long been viewed as
‘patron saints’ of service, as evidenced by the centers, organizations and schools that carry their name.
What a beautiful way to honor that spirit by affiliation - fitting on the thirtieth anniversary of the
Maryknoll martyrs’ deaths - by naming this new faith community in honor of their work and spirit.

Church of the Sons of Zebedee Gary F. O’Connor

Church of the Saints of Charity Mary Ellen Clerkin

This recognizes all of the saints names we represent and is a common mission of all of them.

Church of the Three Saints Betty Bursey

Church of the Transfiguration Phyllis Cardona

James and John followed Jesus up a mountain and were totally surprised and amazed at what God revealed to
them. They saw Jesus as they had never imagined him. What they experienced was so amazing that they
wanted to build tents and stay there together. It is my great hope that we will allow God to surprise us with
what is in store for our communities, and that we will want to stay and give witness and glory to God as we
continue together as one parish.

Church of the Transfiguration Annmarie Yellico

our interconnectedness and interdependence.

Transfiguration Parish Paul McGrath

St. James and St. John were both at the event.

Church of the Transfiguration David Amico

John and James were with Jesus at the Transfiguration. It also symbolizes our re-figuration into a new
community.

Corpus Christi Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bopp

Corpus Christi Mary Carey

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 Corpus Christi Florence Hession
I like this name because the Eucharist is at the heart of the Catholic Church. The true Presence is what
distinguishes us from other denominations. I think more emphasis on the body of Christ is a unifying force.

Church of the Divine Mercy Nancy Moscheo

Both names are appropriate for our times, when we all are in particular need of Mary’s help and God’s
mercy. We need to devote our parish to the hope, faith and love that these names inspire.

Divine Mercy Diane Biernacki

Divine Mercy Martin Yellico

Divine Mercy Joan Goes

Divine Mercy devotion is popular.

Church of Faith, Love and Hope Anonymous

The Church of Our(the) Divine Saviorr Jo Hallenbeck

Church of the New Creation Anonymous

The Disciples of Christ Parish George Abatto

St. James worship site and St. John/St. Ann’s worship site

The Family of Jesus S. Mary Barbara Vennard, C.S.J.

Jesus was a member of different families. Mary, his Mother belonged to his biological family and St. Anne
was Mary’s mother. St. John and St. James were the apostles – the adopted family of Jesus.

Holy Grandmother of Jesus Anonymous

St. Ann is the Grandmother of Jesus. The Grandmother of Jesus deserves recognition as such. Without her
there would have been no Virgin Mary.

Holy Savior of Divine Mercy Theresa Aiezza

Holy Spirit Mary Sontz

Holy Spirit Winnie Deyo

Holy Spirit Mary Dolan

I feel we need a new Pentecost. A new revival in bringing our young people back to the Lord.

Holy Spirit of Albany Kathy Stelma n

Our churches (especially SJ/SA) represent the city, its contribution to the poor and especially community.

Holy Apostles Church Peggy Hetling

The church was built on the foundation of the apostles. We are building a new church with the merging of
two. The apostles, by word and example, what they themselves received from Jesus’ way of life and works,
inspire us to continue as apostles to follow Jesus.

The Incarnation Diana Venter

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 Light of the Heart Colleen Carroll-Barbuto

Marie Therese Rose Church Laura VanValkenburg

Mary Therese Rose, born on Oct. 2, 2008, the feast of the Guardian Angels, died only 45 days later. In her
short life knew only love and gave only love. Marie was baptized seconds after her birth. She died free from
sin and was welcomed by our Lord Jesus Christ and His choir of angels as soon as her soul left her little
body.

Mary, Mother in Faith S. Pat Houlihan

Mary, Queen of Peace Diane Russo

For world peace.

Mother Teresa Wil Downs

Our Lady of the City Paul McGrath

To honor Our Lady.

Our Lady of Fatima Theresa Aiezza

Our Lady of Fatima Pat Magin

Our Lady of Guadalupe Jessie Brady

In honor of the people of Spanish/Mexican heritage

Our Lady of Hope Mrs. Mary Coccamo

Our Lady of Hope Barbara Keegan

In today’s world, we need to have hope.

Our Lady of the Light Joyce M. Flanagan

The name is soft, non-confrontational and implies grace and hope – a bright new life for our church.

Our Lady of Lourdes Pat Magin

Our Lady of Lourdes Mary Green

While visiting Lourdes with my very sick and now deceased sister, I was filled with hope and peace of mind.
I would pray that others coming to our church renamed “Our Lady of Lourdes” would experience the same.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Theresa Aiezza

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Nancy Moscheo

Our Patron Saints Parish Maurice Garvey

This would allow us to maintain the effectual patronage we’ve had from our current designated patron
saints, expand our “network” of patron saints to include all patron saints, and easily refer to the location
of our services, outreach, events participation etc. i.e. at Our Patron St. John/St. Ann Church.

Parish of Dorothy Day, Servant of God Patricia Holm

As a founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Dorothy Day exemplifies service to the poor in the most
profound way. A contemporary woman, she lived a life of strength and great faith. Servant of God is the
title bestowed upon her as she is being considered for beatification/canonization.

Queen of Angels Mrs. Thomas McCormack

Special connection to Mary and the Guardian Angels.
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 Roman Catholic Mission Church Bill Houlton
Name each location as they are now

St. Alban Father Marbury

Proto-martyr of England; priest. Originally a Roman soldier, converted and became a priest.

St. Ann Phyllis Mocker

Long affiliation with St. Ann’s parish – in the singular title

St. Anthony Lisa Nerf

I am suggesting the name because it was one of the original parishes in the South End and also the first to
close its doors. Many in the area have had ties to this parish. There are also many in this area with a very
strong devotion to St. Anthony. It would be nice to maintain some of the history of the South End while
still going forward.

St. Anthony Flo Futia

St. Anthony Diane Russo

We don’t have a church in Albany for this favorite saint.

St. Anthony Yolanda Mastreano

St. Anthony of Padua Helen Van Amburgh

One of the greatest Franciscan saints, St. Anthony was a profound theologian, a brilliant preacher. He said,
“O God give joy to thy church that it may always be defended with spiritual aid and be worthy of
everlasting joy. So Anthony was the most loved and admired saint in the Catholic Church, A Doctor of the
Church. We don’t have a church by that name in our area.

St. Bridget Mary Reith

St. Elizabeth Linda Sidoti

St. Elizabeth was the mother of St. John the Baptist, and she was related to St. Anne (according to the
Catholic Encyclopedia, Elizabeth’s mother and Mary’s mother were sisters, so Anne was Elizabeth’s aunt),
and she was an associate of St. James and therefore embraces the rich history of all three communities.

St. Elizabeth Mary Reith

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Ed Brennan

St. Faustina Pauline Wohlleber

In the 1930’s Sister Maria Faustina received from the Lord a message of mercy that she was told to spread
throughout the world. She was asked to become the apostle and secretary of God’s mercy, a model of how
to be merciful to others, and an instrument for reemphasizing God’s plan of mercy for the world. Her
special devotion to Mary Immaculate and to the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation gave her the
strength to bear all her sufferings as an offering to God on behalf of the Church and those in special need,
and she williongly offered her personal sufferings in union with Him to atone for the sins of others. The
message of mercy that Sister Faustina received isnow being spread throughout the world in the Chaplet of
Divine Mercy. St. Faustina died in 1938.

St. Florencia Flo Futia

St. Francis Assisi Pauline Wohlleber

Francis really felt that nature, all God’s creations, were part of his brotherhood. Francis tried to make
poverty holy. After giving all he had away, Francis and his friars eagerly gave to the poor. They worked
for all necessities and only begged if they had to. Following St. Francis’ example, we pray, “Lord, make me

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an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love. And it is in dying that we are born to
eternal life.” Francis died in 1226 and is the patron saint of animals.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Stan Tartaglia

St. Ignatius, of the Jesuit order, was a model servant and missionary of the people. In a world where being
“brothers for others” is needed now more than ever, this would be a great and appropriate patron to unite
our church community.

St. Isaac Jogues S. Pat Houlihan

St. James, St. Ann, St. John Anonymous

St. James, St. John, St. Ann Anonymous

St. James, St. John, St. Ann James Don Riley

So all parishioners who have devotion to their parish patron saint can continue.

St. John/St. Ann/St. James Georgia Hodge

I never forget St. John because of my children some being confirmed and baptized then by Fr. Yound and
Fr. Hubbard, now Bishop Hubbard and St. Ann’s is where my vows were taken and I know St. James
parishioners would feel the same about St. James (I guess). God bless. In Christ, G.H.

St. Joachim Anonymous

St. Joachim Joan Nerf

St. John & St. James Anonymous

St. John/St.Ann Angie Robilatto

Saint Martha Jacqueline Birk

Having been a member of St. James for many years and having some knowledge of the St. John/St. Ann
community, I have thought of St. Martha. Martha welcomed Jesus into her home (Lk.11:38), and though
anxious wanted to serve and please the Lord. I think the people in our parishes have those qualities in our
communities. Martha was also a true believer. When her brother died (Jn.11:1) she again welcomed Jesus.
Even though she was saddened by her loss, she believed in and trusted the Lord with her whole heart.
Though our parises are going through a transition, we believe as strongly as Martha that the Son of God will
take care of us. Because of her service and her strong belief I feel St. Martha incorporates the work being
done in St. James and St. John/St. Ann.

St. Martin de Porres Barbara Quinn

St. Martin de Porres was America’s first African American saint.

St. Martin de Porres Margaret Dilgen

He served the poor.

St. Martin de Porres Joyce M. Flanagan

We already have the statue.

St. Martin de Porres Dahlia Herring

It will reflect our commitment and solidarity with the poor.

St. Martin de Porres Bill Wohlleber

St. Martin de Porres is the first black saint of the Americas, and would come to be known for his humility
and help of the poor and in hopeless causes. Martin became a servant and later a Brother in the Holy
Rosary Dominican priory in Lima, Peru. He was placed in the infirmary to work, because of his medicinal
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knowledge and the tender way he cared for the sick. Martin had always wanted to be a missionary but never
left Lima, where he worked tirelessly for the poor, founding an orphanage and a children’s hospital. Martin
had a vigorous prayer life and was albe to feed about 160 poor people with alms each day. Martin de Porres
died in 1639.

St. Mary Magdalen Ed Dilgen

Mary Magdalen was the first to hear of Christ’s resurrection and spread the word.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Bill Wohlleber

St. Mamimilian Kolbe founded the Immaculata Movement devoted to Our Lady. Father Kolbe traveled to
Japan and India to further devotion to Mary. He was arrested twice by the Nazis and sent to the
concentration camp at Auschwitz in 1941. Father Kolbe offered himself in place of a young husband and
father. He was the last to die, enduring two weeks of starvation, thirst, and neglect. Maximilian Kolbe died
in 1941.

St. Monica Bill Wohlleber

St. Monica is the Patron of Wives and Abuse Victims. Through her patience and prayers, she was able to
convert her husband and his mother to the Catholic faith in 370. Monica’s son, Augustine was much more
difficult, as she had to pray for him for 17 years, begging the prayers of priests who, for a while tried to
avoid her because of her persistence at this seemingly hopeless endeavor. Through the prayers of his holy
mother, Augustine finally became convinced that Christianity was the one true religion. St. Augustine
became a Doctor of the Church. Monica died in 387.

St. Nicholas Nicholas A. Elacqua

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Nicholas was a 3 century Bishop who had a loving, giving, gracious heart, especially for children. These
should be the ideals of this “new” parish.

St. Peregrine Salvatore & Theresa Aiezza

When my daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, I prayer to St. Peregrine to give her courage and help
her to fight that dreadful disease. My prayers were answered. My daughter is in her 11th year cancer free and
a survivor.

St. Paul Susan d’Oelsnitz

I like much of the writings of St. Paul.

St. Peter Susan d’Oelsnitz

The Rock.

St. Peter Claver Marcia Schultz

Saint, minister, priest, servant to indigenous and enslaved people of the Americas.

Saint Rose Mrs. Rose Elacqua

We don’t have any church with that name. It is a beautiful name.

St. William the Healer Kate McGrath

His life of solitude, prayer, fasting and sharing faith had made a light shine forth from him – it was the light
of Christ.

Spirit of Christ Mary Skelly

I think that this name embodies the beliefs and feeling of St. John/St. Ann’s as well as St. James church.

Spirit of Hope Catholic Community Helen Cohen

Spirit of Light Co lle en Carroll-Barbuto

Trinity Kenny Umina

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 Trinity of Saints Anonymous

The Trinity of God Leo Mokhiber

Coming together – Father-Son-Holy Spirit –

The United Catholic Church Charles P. Haley

of the South End

Unity of Faith Colleen Carroll-Barbuto

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