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Religious Life

Religious life has continually developed throughout history. Every religious order has its own charism, or special gift, which defines its mission and spirituality. A great number of religious orders exist throughout the world today, in a variety of forms: hermits, monks, cloistered nuns, mendicants, active apostolic religious, missionaries, and others. See the contacts below for […]

Office of Vocational Awareness

Vocations Prayer: Lord, let me know clearly the work you are calling me to do.  Grant me the grace and generosity I need to answer your call with courage and love, for to do your will is my joy and my peace.  Amen. Feel God calling you? Would you like to talk with someone? Visit […]

Priests

Many priests have said that taking the first step was the hardest. We’re here to help! 1) Contact: Get in touch with the Vocations Office. They are a valuable source of information and work with men on a case-by-case basis to guide each individual through the discernment and application process. 2) Candidate: Apply to begin a formal […]

Summer 2015 “Theology on Tap”

Good Company…Interesting Speakers…Lively Conversation… 2015 Summer Series for Catholics and friends in their twenties and thirties!!! July 22 Will the Church Ever Change? With Fr. Bob Kennedy, Pastor of Blessed Sacrament/St. Boniface /St. Mary’s @ Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd , Rochester , NY 14609 July 30 Belonging: What does it mean to be […]

Principal appointed at Siena

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.

Seminarian ordained transitional deacon

Seminarian Peter VanLieshout ordained transitional deacon October 3, 2013 – Diocese of Rochester seminarian Peter Van Lieshout was ordained a transitional deacon at the North American College in Rome, Italy, today. Deacon Van Lieshout is scheduled to be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rochester in June 2014. He was ordained by Cardinal James […]

Plenary Indulgence in the Year of Faith

On October 5, 2012, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced that from October 11, 2012 through November 24, 2013, all the faithful who, being truly repentant of their sins, may acquire a Plenary Indulgence by celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, receiving Holy Communion, praying for the Pope’s intentions and performing one of the following penances adapted, according to the […]

New director of seminarians

Rev. Paul J. Tomasso appointed Director of Seminarians Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark has appointed Rev. Paul J. Tomasso as the Diocese of Rochester’s Director of Seminarians, effective July 1, 2012. He succeeds Rev. James Schwartz, who is stepping down as Director of Seminarians after long service in that role. Rev. Tomasso will serve […]

Bishop launches “Let Your Light Shine!” Appeal

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 […]

800 Catholic School students gather for Mass with Bishop Clark

Bishop Clark will celebrate a special Mass for more than 800 Catholic School students from throughout the Finger Lakes Region on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Geneva, NY. As many as 32 area priests also will be in attendance. The Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 48 Pulteney St., Geneva. Students […]

2009-2010 Catholic Ministries Appeal

Help support your parish in the Catholic Ministries Appeal ‘Keeping the Spirit Alive’ theme of 2009-10 CMA WATCH THE CMA VIDEO ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Asking Catholics to share their blessings to ensure the Church’s ministries remain vibrant in challenging economic times and amid growing need, Bishop of Rochester Matthew Clark today officially launched the 2009-2010 […]

Editor Franz, Courier staff win top awards

Catholic Press Association honors Karen Franz, Catholic Courier Karen Franz, editor and general manager of the Diocese of Rochester’s Catholic Courier, is the 2009 winner of the St. Francis de Sales Award, the highest honor given to an individual by the Catholic Press Association (CPA). The St. Francis de Sales Award is given annually for […]

Brian Carpenter to be ordained as priest on June 6

Brian Carpenter to be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rochester “Pray that I may be a holy and faithful servant of God.” Bishop Matthew Clark will ordain Brian Kumar Carpenter as a priest of the Diocese of Rochester on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The ordination Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral, […]

Summer ‘Theology on Tap’ for Catholics in their 20s &, 30s

An opportunity for young adults to gather to discuss and reflect on issues of faith. THEOLOGY ON TAP June-September 2009 Good Company…Interesting Speakers…Lively Conversation… For Catholics and friends in their 20s and 30s!!! For more information: 328-3228, x-1218 or click here to send an e-mail Please note: All gatherings begin at 7 p.m. June 24: […]

Our Faith, Our Future: 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal

Bishop Clark launches 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Calling on Catholics to help bolster the Church’s ministries and ensure a strong Diocese for future generations, Bishop Matthew Clark today officially launched the 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The CMA funds ministries for more than 350,000 Catholics in 12 counties. The campaign goal […]

Jesus for President kicks off new Theology on Tap series

THEOLOGY ON TAP
Good Company…Interesting Speakers…Lively Conversation…
Ten Week Summer Series for Catholics and friends

in their twenties and thirties!!!

At the Jitters Coffeehouse location
3333 West Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 (in Southtown Plaza):
June 30: Jesus for President Barb Swiecki, Pastoral Administrator, Guardian Angels
July 7: Meeting Jesus on the Road Nancy DeRycke and Ron Stacy, Good Shepherd
July 14: Generation Jesus Young Adult Panel
July 21: Jesus’ Prayer book Fr. Jim Hewes, Pastor, St. Joseph
July: 28: Jesus and the In Between Times: finding Jesus during times of transition

Sr. Joan Sobala, SSJ, Pastoral Administrator
Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Anne’s
All Evenings Begin at 7:00!

At the Johnny’s Irish Pub location
1382 Culver Rd., Rochester, N.Y.
August 6: What Would Jesus Recycle?

Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ, Vocations Director
August 13: Imaging Jesus: Images of Jesus for Young Adults
Jamie Fazio, Campus Minister, Nazareth College

August 19: Catholicism 101

Fr. Joseph Marcoux, Sacramental Minister, St. Michael/John/Patrick

August 27: Jesus and Human Freedom

Anna Palo Director of Women’s Ministry at Artisan Church
Sue Howard, Pastoral Associate, Blessed Sacrament
September 3: Jesus and Sexual Morality

Sr. Karen Dietz, SSJ, Pastoral Administrator, St. Agnes
All Evenings Begin at 7:00!

For more information call 328-3228×1218

Theology on Tap is an opportunity for young adults to gather to discuss and reflect on issues of faith.
Co-sponsored by the Diocese of Rochester, Guardian Angels, Good Shepherd, St. Joseph, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Anne’s,

Blessed Sacrament, St. Paul’s, and the University of Rochester Newman Community
Theology on Tap is a copyrighted program of Renew International. Used with permission.

Bishop declares multi-year initiative for a “Time of Renewal”

Bishop Clark invites Catholics to multi-year “Time of Renewal” Letter read from the pulpits of the Diocese ROCHESTER, New York (Dec. 1, 2007) — In a letter read from all the pulpits of the Diocese of Rochester at Masses this past weekend (Dec. 1 and 2), Bishop Matthew Clark has declared a multi-year “Time of Renewal” […]

Bishop Clark ordains Jeff Tunnicliff, Hoan Dinh as priests

Bishop Matthew Clark will ordain Jeff Tunnicliff and Hoan Dinh as priests of the
Diocese of Rochester at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007. The ordinations will be held at Sacred
Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, in Rochester..
HOAN DINH, the Diocese’s first Vietnamese-born priest, is 33. He was raised in a family of five girls
and three boys in Vietnam, where his family grew rice and tropical fruits. A former teacher, youth
coordinator and interpreter, Dinh arrived in California from Vietnam in 1992. He became a resident of
the Rochester diocese’s house of discernment, Becket Hall, in 2001. Dinh holds a bachelor’s degree in
Humanity and Philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut, a master’s degree
in Religious Education from the Catholic University of America and, from the Catholic University of
Leuven, Belgium, a master’s degree/Advanced Studies and a licentiate in Sacred Theology.
Dinh says he has a “passion for serving people,” and is looking forward to his first assignment as Father
Hoan at St. Rita’s Church in Webster. “I often reflect on how each individual respond’s to God’s call,”
he says. “For me, it has been a winding road. God’s message to us is not always clear, but I have relied
on deep listening to him and the help of many people I have met along the way.”
JEFF TUNNICLIFF, a former State Transportation Department engineering technician who worked
on road and bridge projects, is 37 years old. He holds a master’s of divinity (seminary) degree from the
Catholic University of America Theological College, a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. John
Fisher College and a bachelor of science degree in Ceramic Engineering from the NYS College of
Ceramics at Alfred University.
Tunnicliff’s home parish is St. Mary’s of the Lake, Watkins Glen, part of the Schuyler Catholic
Community. Tunnicliff’s first assignment as a priest will be at St. Mary’s Church in Elmira.
“As a priest,” Tunnicliff says, “I hope to help people discover and/or grow in their awareness of God’s
presence in their lives through the celebration of the sacraments and the proclamation of God’s Word.”
He adds that learning more about his Catholic faith “has shown me the true meaning and value of faith in
my life. I feel called by God to help bring that same awareness to the parishioners I serve.”
7/16/2010 Bishop to ordain Tunnicliff, Dinh

The 12-county Diocese currently has 150 active priests, including externs and religious-order priests,
serving in 139 churches. For more information about a vocation to the Roman Catholic priesthood,
visit www.dor.org/vocations or contact Carol Dady at 585-328-3228, ext. 1374 or by email to



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