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  • Canonization of two Popes - Tuesday April 8th, 2014
    The canonizations of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II April 27 will mark a historic moment for the Catholic Church. To explore the meaning of the lives of these modern-day spiritual heroes, the U.S. Bishops Office for Media Relations asked several persons to reflect on their contributions. Writers include scholars and theologians – ...
  • CYO Recognition Ceremony March 12 Postponed Due to Weather - Tuesday March 11th, 2014
    Due to the impending winter storm and expected travel issues, the CYO Faith Through Sports Recognition Ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow evening at Sacred Heart Cathedral (March 12) in Rochester is postponed. A new date and time will be announced.
  • Five parishes to offer Lenten program - Thursday March 6th, 2014
    Five parishes to offer Lenten program
  • Catholic Women’s Conference Day - Tuesday March 4th, 2014
    Nearly 1,000 women gathered Saturday, March 1, at Aquinas Institute for the first annual Rochester Catholic Women’s Conference. Here is a sampling of the day in photos, courtesy of JMJ Photography. For more about the conference, visit www.RochesterCWC.org Catholic Courier story click here Here’s a sampling of comments participants made about the Conference: Just Perfect! God bless everyone for this wonderful ...
  • Questions and Answers about Lent - Monday March 3rd, 2014
    Questions and Answers about Lent
  • Syracuse Diocese offers presentations on military drones - Thursday February 13th, 2014
    A Call to the Catholic Community War is always a defeat for humanity. Pope Francis
  • Bishop seeks help for families struggling to pay heating bills - Friday February 7th, 2014
    The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, is inviting all Catholic parishes in the 12-county Diocese to conduct a Second Collection to assist financially stressed families with heating bills.
  • NYS Bishops issue letter on care of persons with mental illness - Thursday February 6th, 2014
    The Catholic Bishops of New York State have released a pastoral statement urging compassion and acceptance for people suffering from mental illness. At the same time, the New York State Catholic Conference released a statement with specific policy recommendations related to people with mental illness.
  • Finger Lakes Guild speaker Feb. 19 - Saturday February 1st, 2014
    Please join us for a stimulating and timely presentation on “The Progress of NaProTECHNOLOGY: from Donum Vitae to ObamaCare while Healing Couples and Supplanting In Vitro Fertilization” by Dr. Paul Carpentier on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 pm, at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, 120 French Road, Rochester.
  • Latest Partners School Newsletter - Tuesday January 28th, 2014
    Celebrate Catholic Schools: A Message From Bishop Matano