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  • Diocesan Mass for Life Jan. 22 - Tuesday January 3rd, 2017
    ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER Bishop Matano will be celebrating Mass on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. HOLY APOSTLES CHURCH 7 Austin Street, Rochester in support of all human life, especially the unborn This Mass for Life is a local celebration to give thanks to God for the gift of human life and to pray for the legal protection of ...
  • March for Life 2017 information - Tuesday January 3rd, 2017
    DOR TO DC MARCH FOR LIFE Buses leaving Thursday night, January 26 and returning Friday, January 27 by midnight Mass at the Basilica with Bishop Matano 10 AM Gathering near the Mall to m arch with Bishop Matano 12:45 PM
  • The Season of Advent - Wednesday November 30th, 2016
    Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to ...
  • Free seminar: Planning for Your Legacy - Wednesday November 30th, 2016
    A FREE SEMINAR TO HELP YOU MAKE INFORMED CHOICES PRE-PLANNING WITH YOUR PARISH WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING HEALTH CARE PROXIES THE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS LEGACY GIFTS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT
  • Deacon Information Session Dec. 14 - Friday November 18th, 2016
    When: 7:00 PM Wed. Dec. 14 Where: St. Mark Church, 54 Kuhn Road, Greece. Details: We will provide an overview of the 5 year application and formation process and the time commitment involved and answer questions about ongoing ministry. An eligible applicant for permanent deacon formation is a man of strong and active faith who can demonstrate ...
  • Schools recommended for accreditation - Friday November 18th, 2016
    The Diocese of Rochester’s Department of Catholic Schools announced today that all 19 of their schools have been recommended for Systems Accreditation by a Visiting Team from the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and continuous school improvement. MSA-CESS is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits ...
  • Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. - Thursday October 27th, 2016
    The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (en Español), our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. We urge ...
  • White Mass Nov. 5 - Wednesday October 12th, 2016
    Taking its name from the white coat commonly worn by those in the medical field, the White Mass is the Catholic Church’s opportunity to pray with and for Catholic health care professionals, doctors and medical personnel who are dedicated to their Faith and are privileged to participate in the ministry of Jesus Christ, the Divine Physician.
  • Fall 2016 Creating a Safe Environment Newsletter - Wednesday October 5th, 2016
    Cell phone safety for children When and if a child should get a cell phone is ultimately a parental decision. Children want cell phones for games and social communication. Parents want their children to have a cell phone for safety. When you give your child a cell phone, you are giving them a portable computer with ...
  • Hispanic Heritage celebrated Oct. 7 - Monday October 3rd, 2016
    A special celebration of the contributions of the Roman Catholic Diocese’s Latino Catholics and their long history of faith here will be held Friday, October 7, 2016, at Our Lady of the Americas, 864 E. Main St., Rochester. All are welcome. The evening’s activities begin at 6 p.m. with the Rosary, followed by a bilingual Mass at 6:30 p.m. ...