April is Child Abuse Prevention Month U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection has released the 2020 Annual Report – Findings and Recommendations on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. […]
Bernard Grizard Diocesan Director 585-328-3210 ext. 1328 Recent: Catholic-Lutheran Joint Prayer Service, October 29, 2017. See: Video: Catholics, Lutherans join in prayer Get to know Rochester Refugees through ‘See Their Stories‘, a wonderful collection of 3-4 minute sharings by refugees from different parts of the world. A great resource for parish interfaith discussions. Willing to be a […]
Deacon Edward Giblin Director, Office of the Permanent Diaconate 585-328-3228, ext. 1237 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s Heath Care Ministry provides resources and support to the Church of Rochester as it engages in the gospel mission of caring for the sick and dying. Now and at the Hour of Our Death: A Catholic […]
You do not have to deal with this alone. The Diocese of Rochester promises: To listen with compassion and understanding to your story and to investigate fully To provide you with names of advocates, support groups, counselors and individual therapists. To give you help with spiritual questions and spiritual guidance. To protect your privacy We understand that coming forward with a complaint […]
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, you should contact the appropriate civil authorities. To receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester please contact: Deborah Housel Victim Assistance Coordinator (585) 328-3210, ext. 1555, or toll-free 1-800-388-7177, ext. 1555 Victims_Brochure [ English | Spanish ]
In 2001, the Holy See issued new legislation to assist bishops in handling allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clerics. Consistent with that legislation, in 2002, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops established the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and Essential Norms. The Charter provides comprehensive procedures for addressing such allegations, requiring each diocese […]
We have so much to celebrate! Events / Programs Recent: Catholic-Lutheran Joint Prayer Service, October 29, 2017. See: Video: Catholics, Lutherans join in prayer Get to know Rochester Refugees through ‘See Their Stories‘, a wonderful collection of 3-4 minute sharings by refugees from different parts of the world. A great resource for parish interfaith discussions. Willing to […]
Pope Francis has again requested worldwide feedback concerning issues that will be addressed at the October 2018 Synod of Bishops on “Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment.” To prepare for the Synod, Pope Francis has written a Letter to Young People (ages 16-29) and the Synod of Bishops has released a preparatory document. In response […]
You do not have to deal with this alone. The Diocese of Rochester promises: To listen with compassion and understanding to your story and to investigate fully To provide you with names of advocates, support groups, counselors and individual therapists. To give you help with spiritual questions and spiritual guidance To protect your privacy We […]
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, […]
All Catholics in the 12-county Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester are invited to participate in a special diocesan-wide Day of Penance and Mercy Wednesday, March 9, 2016, to experience the healing power of Confession, formally called the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests will hear individual Confessions from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at all parishes. If […]
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.
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.
Full Coverage: www.catholiccourier.com Bishop Matano’s Christmas Message 2013 The Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano, the 9th Bishop of Rochester He’s a “devout, very bright, faithful and courageous bishop” fellow bishop says Nov. 6, 2013 — Pope Francis has appointed as the Ninth Bishop of Rochester The Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano, who had been serving as […]
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 […]
Evangelization & catechesis team wins national award Evangelization and Catechesis team wins national award for technological innovations in ministry (May 31, 2013) The staff of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s Department of Evangelization and Catechesis has been honored with a national award by the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, based Washington, D.C. The award was presented […]
Summer Congress features nationally known speakers Summer Congress will help ministers, volunteers build Households of Faith ROCHESTER, New York – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will hold a special Summer Congress called “Households of Faith: Rooted and Grounded in Love,” featuring nationally known speakers and more than 30 workshops geared 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 […]
“Our Legacy, Our Future, Our Hope” Campaign launched “Our Legacy, Our Future, Our Hope’ campaign seeks $14 million to support the Priesthood ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 30, 2013 – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester today launched the public phase of a major fundraising initiative called Our Legacy, Our Future, Our Hope, a $14 million capital campaign […]
The annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement personnel in our community will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at 11:15 a.m., at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Most Rev. Matthew H. Clark, Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, will preside. Representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout our community will […]
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