Thanks to all those who attended Public Policy Day.  The day was a great success as some 1,200 Catholics came from all corners of the state to advocate with our Bishops for the Church's legislative agenda in Albany. Here are some photos.

Participants from the Archdiocese of New York gather.

Sisters of Life listen to a workshop by Archbishop Dolan and the NYSCC's
Kathy Gallagher on Catholic social teaching.

At his Public Policy Day press conference, Archbishop Dolan stands in front
of 20,000 letters from Manhattan Catholic school students.

Assembly Member Bill Reilich, R-Rochester, meets with Public Policy Day
participants.

Public Policy Day participants in prayer.

Bishop Matthew Clark of Rochester distributes Communion during Mass.

Edward Cardinal Egan, archbishop emeritus of New York, receives
NYSCC Leadership Award from his successor, Archbishop Dolan.

Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany listens during the Bishops' meeting
with Gov. David Paterson. In background is Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of
Brooklyn, left, and Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre.