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The Statement of The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, upon the Election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV
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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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2024-2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal

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As of May 23, 2025, total commitments equal $7,212,635 or 104.15% 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.

$7,212,635 of $6,925,000

2024-2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal

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$7,212,635 of $6,925,000

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

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Jubilee encourages renewed holiness through acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, mercy, and pilgrimage
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Reorganization Information NOTICE OF HEARINGS TO CONSIDER (I) CONFIRMATION OF THE EIGHTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER AND (II) MOTION TO APPROVE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, POLICY BUY-BACKS, AND RELATED INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

Reorganization
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NOTICE OF HEARINGS TO CONSIDER (I) CONFIRMATION OF THE EIGHTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER AND (II) MOTION TO APPROVE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, POLICY BUY-BACKS, AND RELATED INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

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)

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

About the Census Complete the General Census Complete the College Faith Communities Census

Diocesan Census

About the Census
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Complete the College Faith Communities Census

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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✝ Sunday Mass ✝
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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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Couples renew vows during 2025 Marriage Recognition Mass

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

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