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• Church prays for victims of the Orlando, Fl. tragedy - Sunday June 19th, 2016
  Archbishop Joseph Kurz, president of the USCCB, and the Catholic Bishops of the United States issued the following statement regarding the tragedy in Orlando, Fl. on June 12.  “Waking up to the unspeakable violence in Orlando reminds us of how precious human life is. Our prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected ...
• 3 men ordained priests June 4 - Tuesday May 31st, 2016
  At approximately 10 a.m. on June 3, the sudden crash of a drum shook Sacred Heart Cathedral and was followed by blaring, majestic organ music. Those booming sounds marked a dramatic start to the priestly ordination Mass — a fitting beginning when one considers the profundity of the occasion for Fathers Anthony Amato, Juan Benitez and ...
• Catholic Schools receive $60,000 grant from Fidelis Care - Tuesday May 31st, 2016
  Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, has again awarded Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools a $60,000 grant to assist a special learning program called Math & Movement™ for grades K-8 in diocesan schools. Fidelis Care generously provided a $60,000 implementation grant last year for the program. “We are most grateful to Fidelis for this ...
• Creating a Safe Environment Newsletter | Spring 2016 - Monday May 23rd, 2016
  10 Safety Lessons to Teach Your Children 1. Trust your feelings. God created us to experience emotions for a reason. When we are faced with danger, we experience fear, preparing us to fight or flee. We experience anxiety or apprehension, at times, as a precursor, warning us in advance of pending danger. Teaching your child to notice ...
• World Youth Day local celebration - Monday May 23rd, 2016
  Holy Mass with Bishop Salvatore Matano Candlelight Eucharistic Procession Polish Festival & Games Meet & Greet the Saints
• Bishop celebrates Year of Mercy Masses in June - Thursday May 5th, 2016
  Bishop to preside at two June Year of Mercy Masses You are invited to attend two special Year of Mercy Masses in June 2016 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester. June 3, 2016 at 6:30 pm: First Friday Mass/Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (patronal feast of the Cathedral, with a special ...
• 20th Anniversary Schools Golf Classic - Friday April 29th, 2016
  The 20th Anniversary Catholic Schools Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 27, 2016, at Greystone Golf Club, 1400 Atlantic Ave., Walworth. Proceeds will be used to provide tuition assistance for exceptional hardship cases for students in any of the diocesan Catholic schools in our 12-county diocese. Teams, sponsors and donations of auction items and raffle ...
• Theology on Tap Spring Series - Tuesday March 22nd, 2016
  Theology on Tap is an opportunity for young adults to gather to discuss and reflect on issues of faith. Sponsored by The Diocese of Rochester Department of Evangelization & Catechesis. Theology on Tap is a copyrighted program of Renew International. Used with permission. April 18, 2016 Confirmation: What it is, what it isn’t, and why it still matters ...
• Year of Mercy Divine Chaplet of Mercy April 3 - Monday March 14th, 2016
  All the Catholic faithful are invited to attend a special Year of Mercy Chaplet of the Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Sung Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Priests will be available to ...
• Bishop’s statement regarding physician-assisted suicide - Tuesday March 1st, 2016
  Statement Regarding Physician-Assisted Suicide – March 2016 Amidst the joys of this life there is one that looms high above all the others, the joy of parents who welcome their new-born child into their lives. When they cradle this precious gift of God in their arms, there are no words to express adequately the joy in ...

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