Notre Dame Cathedral is a beloved, iconic church that for centuries has been a place and source of inspiration for the faithful. We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire and offer our prayers for the people of Paris, for the safety of firefighters and emergency workers battling the blaze and for all throughout the […]

Schedule of Special Masses at Sacred Heart Cathedral The Extraordinary Year of Mercy is to be the “living experience of the closeness of the Father, whose tenderness is almost tangible, so that the faith of every believer may be strengthened and thus testimony to it be ever more effective.” (Pope Francis). Periodically, Jubilee Years are […]

Celebrating the Extraordinary Year of Mercy Schedule of Special Masses at Sacred Heart Cathedral Them, Extraordinary Year of Mercy is to be the “living experience of the closeness of the Father, whose tenderness is almost tangible, so that the faith of every believer may be strengthened and thus testimony to it be ever more effective.” […]

Joseph’s Place food pantry to open March 25 Joseph ‘s Place, a new food pantry housed in the former Sacred Heart convent at 287 Flower City Park, will open on Wednesday March 25. Joseph’s Place is a ministry of the Cathedral Community, a Roman Catholic parish that worships at Sacred Heart Cathedral. More than 40 volunteers […]

December 6-8, 2013 All performances are at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester (between Dewey and Lake avenues). Plenty of free parking!  The concerts are free and open to the public; free will offerings will benefit the House of Mercy, Santa Lucia School, San Salvador, and Catholic Relief Services work on behalf of the victims […]

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Crèche Festival Weekend –
Our Hope is Born with Jesus – View more than 100 Nativity sets from
the University of Dayton Collection,
November 30, 2013 to January 5, 2014

John Bell: Theologen, Composer, Teacher, Worship Leader

Prayer Labyrinth at Sacred Heart Cathedral The prayer labyrinth is a unique form of devotional prayer which dates back to the Middle Ages and imitates a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.  On this replica of the 12th century labyrinth built into the floor of the Chartres Cathedral near Paris, one journeys through each of four quadrants several […]

Archbishop Dolan visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral for special Mass June 22 His Excellency, Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will be the homilist at a 10:30 a.m. Mass June 22, 2010, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester. The Archbishop is visiting at the invitation of Bishop Matthew H. Clark. The June […]

Christmas creches on display at Sacred Heart Cathedral through Jan. 6 A collection of creches from throughout the world and from the personal collections of Bishop Clark, several area priests and nuns are on display at Sacred Heart Cathedral through the Epiphany, Jan. 6. All are welcome to this free and public exhibit in the Cathedral narthex. […]

Cathedral organ to be featured on ‘Pipedreams’ Michael Barone, host of the nationally-syndicated radio program Pipedreams, will host and record a weekend event in Rochester featuring Eastman organ students and faculty playing three of the city’s finest organs and running the musical gamut from Bach to Gershwin. Concerts are Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at […]

You’re always welcome at the Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY

The Halloran-All Saints Organ 2008-2009 Concert Series

(All concerts are free unless otherwise indicated. All are welcome!)

St. George Roman Catholic Church 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 11, 2008 , at 1 p.m. Concert by Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Youth Choir from Lithuania.
The Halloran-All Saints Organ Sings Internationally!
Sunday, October 19, 2008 , at 2:00 p.m. “Organ Spectacular,” an International Organ Celebration, 2008 Eastman Rochester
Organ Initiative. Tickets: RPO box office ($15.00; $12.50 student/senior citizens).
The Cathedral Community Wedding Worship and Concert
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. Exciting musical choices for the Rite of Marriage, with
singers, instruments.
The Halloran-All Saints Organ Sings to St. Cecilia!

Friday, November 14, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. The Rochester Chapter, National Assoc. of Pas-
toral Musicians, joins a national effort to honor the patroness of musicians.

Fredrik Tobin, Eastman School, Graduation Recital
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 8 p.m. Master’s Degree Organ Recital by Fredrik Tobin,
Cathedral Organ Assistant.
Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. The promise of a Savior in scripture and music, from
Creation through the prophets, featuring the Cathedral Community Choir, organ, instruments.
Advent Concert with the Dady Brothers & Friends
Sunday, December 14, 2008, at 2 p.m. Everyone enjoys this popular musical group!
The Halloran-All Saints Organ Sings with Choirs!
Sunday, January 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. Choral Festival celebrating the end of the Christmas Season on the Feast of the Baptism of
the Lord, featuring choirs from around the Diocese of Rochester. Free will offering to benefit St. Joseph’s Northside and
Mapelwood/Edgerton Ecumenical Cupboard.
The Halloran-All Saints Organ Sings with Chorus and Orchestra!
Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Lyric Chorale, Chrisanne Yule, director, with Stephanie Honz, organist; Poulenc’s Organ

Concerto and Langlais’ Messe Solennelle. Ticket information to come.
The Halloran-All Saints Organ Sings with Voices and Instruments!

Sunday, April 26, 2009 , at 2 p.m. The Eastman Newman Community vocal and instrumen-
tal students perform. Free will offering to benefit Eastman Newman Community.

The Halloran-All Saints Organ Sings with All Its Stops! Friday, May 1, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Organist: Dr. H. Ricardo Ramirez, director of music at the Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago.
Freewill offering.

Sacred Heart Cathedral’s long-awaited world-class pipe organ will arrive this Sunday (June 8, 2008) — in a host of boxes and a moving van. More than 50 parish volunteers will help unload boxes and pipes under the watchful eye of renowned organ builder Paul Fritts of Washington state. The organ will be assembled over the […]

Seven men will be ordained to the diaconate – six as permanent deacons and one as a transitional deacon – on May 31, 2008, at a 10:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rochester. A permanent deacon – most often a married man – is ordained for service within the church, according to Deacon David […]

Bishop Matthew Clark to celebrate at “Red Mass” at
Cathedral on Sept. 26, 2007
Issue Date: Aug. 27, 2007
Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark will celebrate the traditional “Red Mass” at Sacred
Heart Cathedral at 12:00 noon Sept. 26 to invoke the help of the Holy Spirit on judges,
prosecutors, civil attorneys, canon lawyers and local government officials. All are welcome
to attend the Mass, so named because of the traditional red vestments worn.
The first documented Red Mass was held in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, in 1225.
Cardinal Patrick Hayes brought the tradition to America in 1928.
“I am most grateful to the St. Thomas More Lawyers Guild for keeping the tradition alive
locally for the past few years,” Bishop Clark said. “I am delighted that it is moving to our
newly renovated Cathedral.”
Sacred Heart Cathedral is located at 296 Flower City Park, between Lake and Dewey
avenues.
Media coverage is invited. Please contact Doug Mandelaro, Office of
Communications, 585-328-3210.

7 men to be ordained as deacons

at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Bishop of Rochester Matthew Clark, will ordain seven men to the diaconate – six as
permanent deacons and one as a transitional deacon – on Saturday, June 2, 2007. The
men will be ordained at a special 10:30 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Flower
City Park.
The permanent deacons are:
Emmanuel C. Asis of Greece
Robert O. Corsaro of Penfield
Robert G. Emerton of Lakeville
Dennis E. Lohouse of Rochester
Walter E. Toot, Jr. of Rochester
Daniel T. Williams of Hammondsport
A permanent deacon – most often a married man – is ordained for service within the
church, according to Deacon David Palma, director of deacon personnel for the diocese.
A deacon’s ministry ranges from Service of the Word (proclaiming the Gospel message,
teaching, conducting retreats and counseling), Service of the Altar (assisting at Mass,
witnessing marriages, baptizing and presiding at wakes and funerals) to Service of
Charity (building up human dignity as ministers of charity and justice).

Candidates for the permanent diaconate must participate in four years of formation at St.
Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry. Many deacons complete a master’s degree
in theology.
The following individual will be ordained a transitional deacon in anticipation of being
ordained a priest in 2008:

Edison M. Tayag of the Philippines (currently serving at St. Mary’s, Auburn)
The Diocese of Rochester has 102 active deacons.
Note to photojournalists: Please follow established guidelines for coverage during the
Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, staying in the balcony area or behind the baptismal font
in the south area of the sanctuary.