In 2007 Bishop Hubbard asked Sister Katherine Arseneau csj, to become the Parish Life Director of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Troy. This was not a huge departure for Sr. Kate, since she formerly served in a leadership position as Principal in a number of schools, including Catholic Central High School. She joined the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1963 and taught in schools in the Diocese of Syracuse before coming to serve the Church of Albany.

“St. Michael’s is a very active and vibrant parish…. The people are wonderful. I love being here every day,” says Sister Kate who oversees a parish of some 1500 families. “More and more people are participating in the many parish activities and ministries we offer at St. Michael’s,” says Sister and she sees a growing number of new parishioners as well.

“Our parish is a family where the Lord calls each of us to care for and to serve each other. I feel very blessed that the Bishop asked me to come to St. Michael’s.”