Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany (RCDA)
has as its primary mission to proclaim the gospel message and evangelize.

The CCR encourages and conducts Life and Growth in the Spirit Seminars.
We offer support to prayer groups and help to develop new groups. Moreover,
we sponsor teaching days with a variety of topics, such as training on the Gifts and Fruits
of the Holy Spirit and healing days of reflection.

The CCR provides monthly healing liturgies on the second Wednesday of each month, excluding December, and jointly assists in the Pentecost Celebration at the cathedral.

We are responsible for publishing the Charismatic Prayer Groups directory and this website.

Cardinal Léon-Joseph Suenens described Charismatic Renewal as: "not a specific Movement; the Renewal is not a Movement in the common sociological sense; it does not have founders, it is not homogeneous and it includes a great variety of realities; it is a current of grace, a renewing breath of the Spirit for all members of the Church, laity, religious, priests and bishops. It is a challenge for us all. One does not form part of the Renewal, rather, the Renewal becomes a part of us provided that we accept the grace it offers us”
Charismatic Renewal is an experience and expression of the Holy Spirit which makes Jesus a living reality in the life of a believer. As Fr Raniero Cantalamessa says: "He [Jesus Christ] is no longer just a set of theses and dogmas.... no longer just an object of worship and of remembrance but a living reality in the Spirit". The Holy Spirit not only brings Jesus to life in believers, but also (as confirmed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church) gives them charisms (gratuitous gifts) for the building up of the Church.

Catholics who practice charismatic worship usually hold prayer meetings outside of Mass and feature such gifts as prophecy, faith healing, and glossolalia. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, a Catholic church describes charismatic worship as "uplifted hands during songs and audible praying in tongues." It further distinguishes a charismatic congregation as one that emphasises complete surrender to Jesus in all parts of life, obedience to both the Gospel and Catholic teaching, as well as Christ-centered friendships. (from Wikipedia)