Asian Ministry

Bernard Grizard
Diocesan Director
Department of Pastoral Services

Our Mission

We, the Asian Catholic Community of the Diocese of Rochester, are a community of communities united by our Catholic faith, Asian culture and traditional values. In the spirit of “Harmony in Faith,” we are called to:

• Embrace all God’s people as brothers and sisters in Christ
• Share the Good News and be a witness to others
• Live a profound spirituality rooted in prayer and tradition
• Honor our rich cultural heritage and share our gifts with the Church

To learn more about the Asian Catholic Communities in the Diocese of Rochester and our priorities for ministry, please read the Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Asian and Pacific Islanders.

Recommended Resources

General Information

• Small Group Reflection Process on Diocesan Pastoral Plan
• Summary of Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Asian and Pacific Islanders
• Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Asian and Pacific Islanders (full color) (text only)
• USCCB Subcommitte on Asian Pacifc Island Affairs
• Asian and Pacific Presence: Harmony in Faith, USCCB
• Asian/Pacific Islander American Association of Greater Rochester

Korean

• Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine
• Martyrs of Korea
• Korean History and Traditions

Indian

• Indian American Catholic Association
• Indian History and Traditions

Vietnamese

• Vietnamese Catholic Weblinks
• Vietnamese History and Traditions