A special celebration of the contributions of the Roman Catholic Diocese’s Latino Catholics and their long history of faith here will be held Friday, October 7, 2016, at Our Lady of the Americas, 864 E. Main St., Rochester. All are welcome. The evening’s activities begin at 6 p.m. with the Rosary, followed by a bilingual […]

Guest Preacher DEACON TIMOTHY TILGHMAN, Archdiocese of Washington D.C. Celebrating Black Catholic History Month Sponsored by the Office for Cultural Diversity, the Black Catholic Leadership Commission and Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church. 6:30-9:00pm Immaculate Conception / St. Bridget’s Church 445 Frederick Douglass Street Rochester, NY WEDNESDAY, NOV 11 Theme: Remember the past with GRATITUDE Music: St. […]

(March 20, 2015) – After more than 150 years of educating generations of children, St. Patrick School in Owego will close its doors in June 2015 at the end of the school year. The recommendation to close the school, presented by St. Patrick parish and school leaders, was accepted by The Most Reverend Salvatore R. […]

Martin W. Kilbridge, an experienced educator, has been appointed Principal of Siena Catholic Academy in Brighton. The appointment was effective July 1, said Anthony Cook, Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

A Message for Christmas 2013 from The Most Rev Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop Designate of Rochester My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Over the last several years there has been much discussion about the “New Evangelization,” an initiative vigorously proclaimed by Blessed John Paul II and enthusiastically taken up by his successors, Pope Benedict XVI, […]

On Dec. 11, visit www.roctheday.org and give generously to help the many Catholic organizations that need your support! In 2012, more than 10,000 people made history by participating in the Greater Rochester area’s biggest giving day and supporting hundreds of not-for-profit organizations. Again this year, every hour throughout ROC the Day, one donor will be chosen to […]

(Posted 4/26/13) – Providence Housing and Mary’s Place Outreach is celebrating the re-development of the former Holy Rosary parish campus, 414 Lexington Avenue, Rochester. Now known as Holy Rosary Apartments, the former church has been converted into a vital community center for the neighborhood and the former school and convent now house beautiful apartments to help low-income families and […]

Anthony S. Cook III is appointed Catholic Schools Superintendent  Anthony S. Cook III has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Rochester, effective July 1, 2013. He will succeed Superintendent Anne Willkens Leach, who is retiring. Cook, a Rochester native, is currently the Principal of Seton Catholic School in Brighton, a position […]

Jack Balinsky to receive Bishop Mugavero Award from NYS Council of Catholic Charities Directors Jack Balinsky, director of Diocese of Rochester Catholic Charities, will receive the Bishop Mugavero Award from the New York State Catholic Conference Council of Catholic Charities Directors. The award recognizes an individual who, in the spirit of the late Bishop Francis […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Americans shone the light of the Gospel on a dark history
of slavery, segregation, and racial bigotry. The civil
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movement, a call to awaken consciences.

Cook appointed new principal at Seton Catholic School in Brighton Anne Willkens Leach, superintendent of schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, recently announced the appointment of Anthony Cook as principal of Seton Catholic School in Brighton. Cook will start his new position on January 2. Cook, who lives in Rochester, has been the Dean […]

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 […]

Former Protestant minister, married and father of 6 children, to be ordained Catholic priest in 2011 The Vatican recently approved Scott Caton’s road to priesthood ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – For Scott Caton, a former Protestant minister, becoming Catholic 12 years ago was a joyous occasion, the fulfillment of a long desire to experience the beauty […]

St. Joseph and St. Lawrence schools to become parish-operated this fall St. Joseph School in Penfield and St. Lawrence School in Greece will become parish-run schools this fall under plans approved by Bishop Matthew Clark, in consultation with the pastors of both parishes. The schools have been operated by the Monroe County Catholic Schools system […]

We face today the prospect of a law in New York which would radically change the timeless institution of marriage. As pastors of citizens from every corner of our great state, we stand unified in our strong opposition to such a drastic measure.
Throughout history, different cultures have had different customs regarding marriage. But the one constant has been the conviction that marriage is the union of a man and a woman in an enduring bond, ordered for the procreation and stable rearing of children. Regrettably, the state Assembly has voted to redefine what nature and our common heritage long ago defined for us. We fervently pray that members of the state Senate will stand firm in opposition to this ill-advised legislation, and we call on Catholics and all New Yorkers to contact their Senators to make their voices heard.

Rev. Robert McNamara, 1910-2009 Father Robert McNamara, the oldest priest in the Diocese of Rochester and a respected historian and writer, died in Rochester Friday, (May 22, 2009) at the Our Lady of Mercy Motherhouse infirmary. He was 98 years old and had served as a priest for 72 years. Father McNamara was best known […]