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Catholic Ministries Appeal
As Catholics, we are called to love our neighbor. Our response to those in need can take the form of direct assistance: food, clothing, housing, or provision of appropriate counseling and treatment services. But we are also called to address underlying issues which prevent people from achieving their full potential. In the Diocese of Rochester, […]
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The presence and activity of God has always been at work among the people who have lived in the territory that is now called upstate western New York. The Spirit of God was at work among the Seneca, the Cayuga, and other native American peoples from the beginning of their time in this land. Jesus, […]
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is the visible presence of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church in this 12-county region in western New York. In communion with the Apostolic See of Rome and our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we are bound together in the unity of faith and strengthened by the Sacraments. Served by […]
The Diocese of Rochester announced today that commitments to the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) exceeded $6 million for the first time in the 35-year history of the campaign. Nearly 28,000 Roman Catholic households committed $6.035 million to this year’s CMA. The average household gift also surpassed $200 for the first time. “We are blessed in […]
More than 400 Diocese of Rochester parishioners joined Bishop of Rochester Salvatore R. Matano and thousands of women, men and children from across the nation in Washington, D.C. Thursday for the January 22, 2015, March for Life, held annually on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe vs Wade decision which legalized abortion in […]
Suzanne M. Stack has been named Life Issues Coordinator for Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, effective June 24, 2014. She succeeds Jann Armantrout, who retired in May, and will report to Jack Balinsky, diocesan director of Catholic Charities.
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.
June 27, 2013 — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester today announced the appointment of former WS Packaging-Label World General Manager John R. McDermott, Jr. as executive director of Providence Housing Development Corporation. McDermott begins his new duties July 1. A Roman Catholic deacon, McDermott, of Fairport, brings to his new role more than […]
Students reach out with helping hands Oct. 11, 2012 — You are never too young to learn the art of being “other-centered,” says Sister Carolyn Rosica, RSM. Her third-graders at Seton Catholic School in Brighton every year collect socks and underwear for refugee families who visit Saints Place in Pittsford, where they find many of […]
Most. Rev. Robert J. Cunningham, Bishop of Syracuse, is appointed Apostolic Administrator Holy See accepts Bishop Clark’s resignation ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 21, 2012 – Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark. Bishop of Syracuse Robert J. Cunningham has been appointed as Apostolic Administrator of the Rochester Diocese […]
Bishop launches 2012/13 Catholic Ministries Appeal Making a Difference Every Day Visit the CMA WEBSITE to WATCH THE VIDEO Sept. 12, 2012 – Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark launched the 2012/13 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) today with the theme, Making a Difference Every Day. This year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal – also known as the CMA – follows the most […]
ROCHESTER, NY – Providence Housing Development Corporation invites seniors 55+ and seniors 62+ to submit applications for the affordable housing waitlist. Applicants must meet age, income and occupancy requirements. Those interested in the 55+ senior communities should contact St. Salome Apartments, Irondequoit at 544-9151; Union Park, North Chili at 293-9150; or West Town Village, West […]
Local media celebrities to judge April 26 Livingston County Catholic Charities Spelling Bee Take your friends, family, or co-workers and come out to the 3rd Annual Spelling Bee hosted by Catholic Charities of Livingston County! The event is Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Geneseo High School Auditorium. There will also be a […]
PLEASE HELP VICTIMS OF FLOODING: As you know from news accounts, many parts of the Southern Tier have been devastated by flooding in recent days. Bishop Clark has asked all parishes to conduct a Second Collection at all weekend Masses Sept. 24/25, 2011, to provide emergency and longer-term assistance to those affected in Chemung, Tompkins […]
Jack Balinsky receives Exemplary Service Award Jack Balinsky honored with J. Alan Davitt Award for Exemplary Service, State Legislature Resolution 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 […]
Jack Balinsky, director of Diocese of Rochester Catholic Charities, has received the prestigious Centennial Medal from Catholic Charities USA, one of only 100 to be awarded nationally during the organization’s 100th Anniversary celebration.The medal recognizes the exemplary contributions of individuals and organizations to the work of Catholic Charities to reduce poverty and assist people in […]
Bishop launches 2010/11 Catholic Ministries Appeal Asking each Catholic household to “Let Your Light Shine” to help others in need, Bishop of Rochester Matthew Clark has launched the 2010-11 Catholic Ministries Appeal. This year’s campaign goal is $5.6 million. Pledge cards have been mailed to approximately 115,000 households and parishes throughout the diocese have begun […]
Charities director on mission to help orphans in Kenya By Nicole Ricker Diocese of Rochester Communications Intern Joseph Dimino is leaving his position as executive director of Livingston County Catholic Charities to assist in the operation of an orphanage in Kenya. Dimino’s last day at Catholic Charities was April 30, and he is scheduled to […]