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2020-2021 Catholic Ministries Appeal!
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
- John 8:12
As of March 5, 2021, we have achieved 83.01% of our $6,725,000 goal.
Thank you for supporting the
2020-2021 Catholic Ministries Appeal!
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
- John 8:12
As of March 5, 2021, we have achieved 83.01% of our $6,725,000 goal.
As of March 5, 2021, we have achieved 83.01% of our $6,725,000 goal.
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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Four videos and reflections followed by a conversation with the priest or deacon preparing you for marriage in the Catholic Church.
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Featured:
Lenten initiatives flourish in Rochester Diocese amid pandemic
From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)
Right from the first day of Lent, the coronavirus pandemic has had a noticeable impact on the 2021 season.
Ash Wednesday services in the Diocese of Rochester were highlighted by the faithful receiving ashes sprinkled on top of their heads — rather than the customary practice of marking ashes on foreheads — based on Vatican guidance aimed at avoiding physical contact. Some parishes offered drive-up ash distribution to avoid having worshipers come indoors and, at St. Marianne Cope Parish in Henrietta, take-home packets of ashes were made available — for this year only — for folks who were not able or comfortable enough to attend indoor services.
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Featured:
Lenten initiatives flourish in Rochester Diocese amid pandemic
From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)
>Right from the first day of Lent, the coronavirus pandemic has had a noticeable impact on the 2021 season.
Ash Wednesday services in the Diocese of Rochester were highlighted by the faithful receiving ashes sprinkled on top of their heads — rather than the customary practice of marking ashes on foreheads — based on Vatican guidance aimed at avoiding physical contact. Some parishes offered drive-up ash distribution to avoid having worshipers come indoors and, at St. Marianne Cope Parish in Henrietta, take-home packets of ashes were made available — for this year only — for folks who were not able or comfortable enough to attend indoor services.
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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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