A Message for Christmas 2013 from The Most Rev Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop Designate of Rochester My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Over the last several years there has been much discussion about the “New Evangelization,” an initiative vigorously proclaimed by Blessed John Paul II and enthusiastically taken up by his successors, Pope Benedict XVI, […]

Church of the Assumption in Fairport, in a unique outreach, has rented two full-sized theaters at Regal Cinema at Eastview November 21 to show the new, epic film “Mary of Nazareth.” The two showings, at 2 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., have been made possible through the generous gift of a parishioner. “This is an opportunity for […]

ew York’s Catholic Bishops say that the passage by the Legislature of a bill to alter radically and forever humanity’s historic understanding of marriage leaves us deeply disappointed and troubled. Statement of the Bishops of New York State on same-sex “marriage” vote The passage by the Legislature of a bill to alter radically and forever […]

Bishop Clark launches 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Calling on Catholics to help bolster the Church’s ministries and ensure a strong Diocese for future generations, Bishop Matthew Clark today officially launched the 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The CMA funds ministries for more than 350,000 Catholics in 12 counties. The campaign goal […]