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Diocese of Rochester Priest Placed on Administrative Leave

The Reverend Robert Gaudio, pastor of St. Christopher Church in North Chili, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into a recently received complaint of sexual misconduct with a minor, which is alleged to have occurred in the 1970s. Fr. Gaudio vehemently denies the allegation, indicating “I never did this.” […]

Statement on removal of two priests from public ministry

Two priests have been removed from public ministry by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano. The actions follow an independent investigation and a subsequent review and recommendation by the diocesan Review Board, which includes lay professionals in law, child protection, law enforcement and psychology who advise the Bishop in his assessment of allegations of sexual abuse of […]

How to Report Abuse

Report suspected child abuse to civil authorities Non-mandated reporters Mandated reporters Report suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult to civil authorities Report abuse to the Diocese Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) As part of the effort to implement the directives of Vos estis lux mundi (“You Are the Light of the World), the Holy […]

Office/Ministry Directory

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Office of Safe Environment

Tammy Sylvester Director of Safe Environment Education and Compliance Diocesan Director of Human Resources 585-328-3228, ext. 1252   Update on Safe Environment Efforts Policies In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People promulgated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in 2002 and revised in 2018; all Volunteers, […]

Message from the Bishop

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The issue of sexual abuse of children by clergy and others in our Church has caused much pain, alienation from the Church, hardship and understandable anger. I join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and my brother bishops throughout the world in expressing deep sorrow for this tragedy. As […]

Maribeth Mancini receives F. Sadlier Dinger Award

Maribeth Mancini,  director of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s Department of Evangelization and Catechesis, has been honored with the prestigious F. Sadlier Dinger Award. The award was presented May 20, 2014, during the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership in St. Louis, Mo.

John Jay Study Released

A landmark study by researchers at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, which examined the causes and context of the clergy sexual abuse crisis in the U.S. Catholic Church, was released nationally on May 18, 2011. Read the News Release from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Read the Study […]

Statement on Abuse Complaint

Statement on Rev. Vincent Panepinto March 27, 2011 An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor dating back to the late 1960s has been made against Rev. Vincent Panepinto and deemed credible after an investigation by the Diocese of Rochester. Rev. Panepinto has been placed on administrative leave and his priestly faculties have been withdrawn. […]

Priest’s faculties withdrawn

The Diocese of Rochester is investigating a complaint alleging improper conduct with minors dating back to the 1970s against Rev. Paul Schnacky, a retired priest who resides in Hornell, New York. Results of that investigation were presented to the Diocesan Review Board, which advises Bishop Clark on these matters. They have determined that the investigation […]



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