5K Run for Adults and Youth
And 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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St. Lawrence Church
1000 N. Greece Road, Rochester, NY
Saturday, May 5, 2018
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Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark will receive the Lumen Gentium Award from the national Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development during the group’s 38th Annual Conference in Chicago this week. The award will be presented to Bishop Clark at a special awards banquet tomorrow night (12 April).
The Lumen Gentium Award is given in recognition of distinguished pastoral leadership in utilizing planning and broad consultation processes; initiative and creativity in responding to parish or diocesan changing needs, and significant contributions to raising awareness of the principles of the Vatican II document Lumen Gentium, which greatly influenced the role of laity in the Catholic Church.
More than a decade ago, Bishop Clark initiated the nationally recognized Pastoral Planning for a New Millennium, a diocesan-wide planning process involving every parish in the Diocese of Rochester, and hundreds of lay volunteers working with church leadership to meet the challenges of the future. Organized into groups of several parishes, planners have formed new multi-year strategies to meet changing demographics, a decline in the number of available priests and other pressing issues.
“This award truly is shared with the many, many people who have diligently worked to help us embrace the needs of our parishes in the 21st Century,” Bishop Clark said. “I am very grateful for all the hundreds of dedicated people who have helped our Diocese embrace the future.”
Bernard Grizard, diocesan director of Parish Support Ministries, said Pastoral Planning for a New Millennium is unique nationally “in that it offers to the people in the pews the key role of forming for themselves a plan for the future and then making recommendations to the Bishop. They truly have a voice.”
Bishop Clark has served as bishop of Rochester since 1979. As Bishop, he is spiritual leader for more than 300,000 Catholics in a Diocese that spans 12 counties (Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Cayuga, Livingston, Steuben, Tioga, Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins and Yates).
This is the second national award Bishop Clark has received in the past six months, In November 2010, he was named Exemplary Bishop of the Year by the Catholic Campus Ministry Association.
The Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development promotes and advocates consultative processes that foster effective planning for the pastoral life of the church. Through member involvement, education, personal development, and professional programming, the organization and its members work together to develop their full potential in their unique ministries.
Stewardship Day 2011 to be held May 14, 2011
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s annual Stewardship Day 2011 will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3010 Chili Ave., Chili.
Featured speaker will be Susan M. Erschen, director of Stewardship Education for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and a prolific writer of stewardship manuals and resource materials. Erschen’s keynote talk is entitled, Faithful & Generous: Teaching Stewardship, Practicing Development. Workshops will be offered on a variety of topics, including how to communicate in faith communities to improve stewardship efforts, and ways to teach stewardship principles to young people.
In addition, Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark will begin the gathering with celebration of Mass at 8 a.m. The St. Pius-based Faith on Fire, a contemporary music group, will perform and take part in a special workshop on using music to promote stewardship as a way of life.
Cost is $10 per person and includes a continental breakfast. Registration is required and can be done online at www.stbernards.edu. For more details or to obtain a brochure with a mail-in registration form, visit www.dor.org/sd or e-mail .
Statement on Rev. Vincent Panepinto
March 27, 2011
An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor dating back to the late 1960s has been made against Rev. Vincent Panepinto and deemed credible after an investigation by the Diocese of Rochester.
Rev. Panepinto has been placed on administrative leave and his priestly faculties have been withdrawn. He can no longer exercise public ministry in any capacity.
Rev. Panepinto was ordained a priest on June 3, 1967. He served at the former St. Philip Neri parish in Rochester and St. Anthony’s in Elmira; St. Michael’s in Rochester; as a chaplain at several state correctional facilities and at Our Lady of Mercy High School; as spiritual director at Becket Hall discernment house; as pastor of the former City East parishes in Rochester (Corpus Christi, Holy Redeemer, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel); and most recently as sacramental minister of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini parish in Rochester.
HELP FOR VICTIMS: The Diocese of Rochester encourages victims of abuse to always report to the civil authorities. To report a case of possible sexual abuse and to receive help and guidance from the Diocese of Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact Barbara Pedeville, the victims’ assistance coordinator appointed by Bishop Matthew H. Clark: Phone 585-328-3228, ext. 1215 (toll-free 1-800-388- 7177, ext. 1215), or by e-mail to
Resources:
Diocese of Rochester Creating a Safe Environment website
Bishop Clark’s 2010 column on preventing sexual abuse
Jack Balinsky honored with J. Alan Davitt Award for Exemplary Service, State Legislature Resolution
Photo by Rochester Business Journal
Jack Balinsky, director of Diocese of Rochester Catholic Charities, has been awarded the 2011 J. Alan Davitt Award for Exemplary Service by the New York State Catholic Conference, which represents the Catholic bishops of New York in matters of public policy. The award was presented at the Conference’s annual Public Policy Day Mass in Albany on Tuesday, March 7. The late J. Alan Davitt was a former executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference. In addition, the New York State Legislature honored Balinsky on the occasion of the award with a special Legislative Resolution, calling him a “true asset to society” with a “distinguished record meriting the respect and recognition of the Legislature.”
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Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark said he was proud of Balinsky, crediting him with “vision, passion and energy” in building a system of diocesan Catholic Charities in which more than 250,000 people a year of all walks of life are served. “From a few scattered agencies we now can offer services in all areas of the diocese in such areas as home-purchase assistance; senior services; emergency services for food, clothing and housing; help for the homeless; assistance to developmentally disabled people; help for people with mental illness; migrant-family assistance; and help with addiction, among many other services,” the Bishop said.
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“You truly have made this your life’s work and mission, and this has meant life-changing help for those who need it most,” Bishop Clark added. “You exemplify the word ‘service and you honor the name ‘Christian.'”
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This is the second major honor in less than a year for Balinsky who, in September 2010, was awarded a prestigious Centennial Medal by Catholic Charities USA, one of only 100 to be awarded nationally during the organization’s 100th Anniversary celebration.
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Balinsky, 64, a native of Syracuse, has been diocesan director since 1992. He is credited with vastly expanding the services and presence of Catholic Charities in the 12-county diocese, from three subsidiary agencies to 10. Before joining the Diocese of Rochester, Balinsky served in a variety of roles in Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Charities from 1971-1984 , including as area director. From 1984-1990, he was executive secretary of the State Council of Catholic Charities Directors in Albany, and from 1990-1992 served as executive director of the DuLac Community Development Corp, also in Albany. He is a 1969 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he achieved the honor of class valedictorian, and also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Princeton University. He also has made a life’s work of chronicling the long service of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rochester and New York State, researching and writing eight volumes of history.
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Balinsky directs a diocesan Catholic Charities family of agencies and affiliates that serve more than 250,000 people annually, regardless of religious affiliation, in such areas as home-purchase assistance; senior services,; emergency services for food, clothing and housing; help for the homeless; assistance to developmentally disabled people; help for people with mental illness; migrant-family assistance; and help with addiction, among others.
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The Diocese of Rochester’s family of agencies and affiliates are: Camp Stella Maris, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Catholic Family Center and Catholic Charities Community Services in Rochester, Catholic Charities of Livingston County, Catholic Charities of Wayne County, Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes, Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler, Catholic Charities of Steuben County, Kinship Family and Youth Services, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga, Providence Housing Development Corp. and Diocesan Services.
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In remarks upon receiving the J. Alan Davitt Award at the Mass, Balinsky said he was humbled by the award and grateful for the honor but especially for the staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities that daily serve the needs of many. “Our faith demands that we serve the poor, the vulnerable, the isolated, the stranger. The vehicle through which the institutional church does this is Catholic Charities.”
Are you looking for ways to deepen your experience of Lent? In addition to connecting with the offerings at your local parish or school, check out some of these on-line Lenten Resources:
USCCB Lent Resources
http://origin.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/lent/
Busted Halo’s Lenten Calendar
http://bustedhalo.com/features/fast-pray-give-2014
American Catholic Seasonal Feature
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/lent.aspx
Resources and ideas from Loyola Press
http://www.loyolapress.com/liturgical-year-lent.htm
Ideas from OSV
http://www.osv.com/YourGuideToACatholicLent/tabid/8267/Default.aspx
Creighton University On-line Prayers and Lenten resources
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/siteindex.html
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PLAY ALL: Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue
1. Interfaith Dialogue Introduction
2. Ecumenical Dialogue: Catholic Episcopal Agreement
3. Roman Catholic – Orthodox Christian Dialogue
4. Faith in Action – GRCC
5. InterFaith Forum of Rochester
6. Abrahamic Faiths
7. Catholic Jewish Dialogue
8. Catholic Muslim Dialogue
9. Hopes for the Future
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The “Gathering on Hope with Bishop Matthew Clark” will offer an opportunity for participants to reflect on the topic of hope in a quiet, sacred setting and become renewed in the spirit.
The program will be presented in two locations:
§ 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 4, at St. Mary Our Mother Catholic Church, 816 W. Broad St., Horseheads, N.Y.
§ 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, N.Y.
Along with reflections from Bishop Matthew Clark on the topic of hope, the evening will include spiritual readings on hope and time for individual and group reflection. Participants will develop individual action plans on the topic of hope to help guide them in daily living. There will also be a question-and-answer period with Bishop Clark and time for refreshments.
The event is a unique opportunity for women and men to take time away from the pressures of life to reflect and recharge in an evening mini-retreat. The program is free; no advance registration is required.
The evening is sponsored by the Women’s Commission of the Diocese of Rochester. The mission of the Women’s Commission is to lead, educate and voice issues in church and society that impact women and girls. The commission serves as an advisory board to the bishop on issues of concern to women in church and society. There are 18 members, including two college students, from a vriety of parishes in the diocese.
For more information, contact: Sarita Arden, Women’s Commission leadership team, or Shannon Loughlin, director of Young Adult and Catholic Ministry, Diocese of Rochester, (585) 328-3228, ext. 1218,
Released on March 9, 2011, the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) is the culmination of nearly 20 years of work by a group of nearly 100 scholars and theologians, including bishops, revisers and editors. The NABRE includes a newly revised translation of the entire Old Testament (including the Book of Psalms) along with the 1986 edition of the New Testament.
The Diocese of Rochester Department of Catholic School prepares students for a technology-driven world. With STEM-focused classes that develop critical thinking skills and computer literacy classes starting as early as kindergarten our students are ready for careers of the future.
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Catholic School registration begins this week
Open houses, activities for Catholic Schools Week
Today is the beginning of open registration for all Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Rochester. The diocese has 23 schools operating grades kindergarten – 8th throughout Monroe County, the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier.
This week, the Diocese of Rochester is also joining other schools around the country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 30 – Feb. 4). Catholic Schools Week marks a period in which teachers, parents and, especially, schoolchildren can express their pride in being part of a school system that strives to combine faith, values and academic excellence.
Many schools will be hosting open houses and their students will be participating in a variety of activities to mark the special week. For more information on the activities at the Catholic school nearest you, please visit www.dorschools.org.
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