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The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici
The Diocese of Rochester joyfully welcomes
the Tenth Bishop of Rochester
Bishop John S. Bonnici!
Learn more about Bishop Bonnici
The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici
The Diocese of Rochester joyfully welcomes
the Tenth Bishop of Rochester,
Bishop John S. Bonnici!
Learn more about Bishop Bonnici
2025-2026 Catholic Ministries Appeal
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"...hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." (Romans 5:5)
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Make a Donation Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish About the Appeal

As of May 29, 2026, total commitments equal $7,653,693 or 107.42% of the $7,125,000 diocesan goal. As many parishes continue to work toward achieving their parish CMA goals, your gift before May 31, 2026 will make a great difference. Thank you for your support!
$7,653,693 of $7,125,000
These are not the final numbers for the 2025-2026 CMA. Final numbers will be posted on Tuesday, June 9th.  We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have supported this year’s CMA.
2025-2026 Catholic Ministries Appeal
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"...hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." (Romans 5:5)
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Make a Donation
Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish
About the Appeal

As of May 29, 2026, total commitments equal $7,653,693 or 107.42% of the $7,125,000 diocesan goal. As many parishes continue to work toward achieving their parish CMA goals, your gift before May 31, 2026 will make a great difference. Thank you for your support!
$7,653,693 of $7,125,000
As of May 29, 2026, total commitments equal $7,653,693 or 107.42% of the $7,125,000 diocesan goal. As many parishes continue to work toward achieving their parish CMA goals, your gift before May 31, 2026 will make a great difference. Thank you for your support!
$7,653,693 of $7,125,000
These are not the final numbers for the 2025-2026 CMA. Final numbers will be posted on Tuesday, June 9th.  We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have supported this year’s CMA.
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86 Parishes in the 12 Counties of the
Diocese of Rochester
Find Yours
86 Parishes in the 12 Counties
of the Diocese of Rochester
Find Yours
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Jubilee encourages renewed holiness through acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, mercy, and pilgrimage
Join us for Jubilee 2025
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Jubilee encourages renewed holiness through acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, mercy, and pilgrimage
Join us for Jubilee 2025
Explore Our Schools
Explore Our Schools
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.

Browse Courses
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.

Browse Our Courses
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.

Register
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.
Register
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.

Register
Diocesan Census
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About the Census
Diocesan Census
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About the Census
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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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Sunday Mass
Watch the live broadcast, courtesy of Rochester's News10 NBC.
✝    Sunday Mass   ✝
Watch the live broadcast, courtesy of Rochester's News10 NBC.

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Priests say presence is key to ministering to young people

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

"How can we get the youth back?"

Father Joseph Martuscello frequently fields this question from individuals concerned by the lack of young faces in the pews at their parishes. The answer to the question is simple, according to the priest, who was ordained in 2020.

"I think that if you make (young people) a priority, they will come. If they see and they know that they are a priority, they will come. They will be there," Father Martuscello said.

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Featured:

Priests say presence is key to ministering to young people

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

"How can we get the youth back?"

Father Joseph Martuscello frequently fields this question from individuals concerned by the lack of young faces in the pews at their parishes. The answer to the question is simple, according to the priest, who was ordained in 2020.

"I think that if you make (young people) a priority, they will come. If they see and they know that they are a priority, they will come. They will be there," Father Martuscello said.

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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