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The Statement of The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, upon the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
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The Statement of The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, upon the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
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Join us in the National Eucharistic Revival
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Join us in the National Eucharistic Revival
86 Parishes in the 12 Counties of the
Diocese of Rochester
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86 Parishes in the 12 Counties
of the Diocese of Rochester
Find Yours
2024-2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal
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Make a Donation Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish About the Appeal

As of April 29, 2025, total commitments equal $6,995,532 or 101.02% of the $6,925,000 diocesan goal. As many parishes continue to work toward achieving their parish CMA goals, your gift before May 31, 2025 will make a great difference.
$6,995,532 of $6,925,000
2024-2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal
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Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish
About the Appeal

As of April 29, 2025, total commitments equal $6,995,532 or 101.02% of the $6,925,000 diocesan goal. As many parishes continue to work toward achieving their parish CMA goals, your gift before May 31, 2025 will make a great difference.
$6,995,532 of $6,925,000
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As of April 29, 2025, total commitments equal $6,995,532 or 101.02% of the $6,925,000 diocesan goal. As many parishes continue to work toward achieving their parish CMA goals, your gift before May 31, 2025 will make a great difference.
$6,995,532 of $6,925,000
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Jubilee encourages renewed holiness through acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, mercy, and pilgrimage
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Jubilee encourages renewed holiness through acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, mercy, and pilgrimage
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Explore Our Schools
Explore Our Schools
Reorganization Information PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER CONFIRMATION OF (I) THE FIFTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER AND (II) THE FOURTH AMENDED CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FILED BY THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AND RELATED MATTERS
Reorganization
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PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER CONFIRMATION OF (I) THE FIFTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER AND (II) THE FOURTH AMENDED CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FILED BY THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AND RELATED MATTERS
Announcing the New
Diocese of Rochester Learning Management System

A centralized solution to deliver courses online for employees, volunteers, ministers, and those preparing for sacraments.

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Continuing Education
Marriage Preparation
Online Pre-Cana
Creating a Safe Environment
(for Volunteers)
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The Diocese of Rochester provides online courses and training for employees, volunteers, and ministers, and those preparing for sacraments.

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Continuing Education
Workshops that enhance our understanding of the Catholic faith for those in professional ministry, volunteer roles, or just interested Catholics hoping to learn more! These workshops are free to parishioners with a parish account. Start here to learn more.

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Marriage Preparation
Online Pre-Cana
Four videos and reflections followed by a conversation with the priest or deacon preparing you for marriage in the Catholic Church.
Explore the spirituality and sacramentality of marriage and enter into the vocation with God-given grace.
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Creating a
Safe Environment
- for Volunteers -
This mandatory training for volunteers offers advice and guidelines for handling a variety of situations.
Available in English and Spanish.

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Diocesan Census
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About the Census Complete the General Census Complete the College Faith Communities Census
Diocesan Census
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About the Census
Complete the General Census
Complete the College Faith Communities Census
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Diocese of Rochester
Synod Interim Stage Toward October 2024
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Diocese of Rochester
Synod Interim Stage Toward October 2024
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▸ Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
▸ Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler
▸ Catholic Charities Finger Lakes ▸ Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston
▸ Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
▸ Food Bank of the Southern Tier
▸ Providence Housing
▸ Camp Stells Maris
▸ Public Policy
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▸ Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
▸ Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler
▸ Catholic Charities Finger Lakes ▸ Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston
▸ Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
▸ Food Bank of the Southern Tier
▸ Providence Housing
▸ Camp Stells Maris
▸ Public Policy
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Watch the live broadcast, courtesy of Rochester's News10 NBC.

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Couples renew vows during 2025 Marriage Recognition Mass

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

Couples renewed their marriage vows with Bishop Salvatore R. Matano April 27 during the annual Marriage Recognition Mass at Rochester's Sacred Heart Cathedral. Special recognition was given to the longest-married couple in attendance, and Bishop Matano presented them with a gift.

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Featured:

Couples renew vows during 2025 Marriage Recognition Mass

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

Couples renewed their marriage vows with Bishop Salvatore R. Matano April 27 during the annual Marriage Recognition Mass at Rochester's Sacred Heart Cathedral. Special recognition was given to the longest-married couple in attendance, and Bishop Matano presented them with a gift.

Read More

Diocese of Rochester

The Diocese of Rochester serves 12 New York State counties with 7 Deaneries and a Catholic population of approximately 300,000.
Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Steuben, Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Tompkins, Schuyler, Chemung, Tioga, Yates
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