St. Paul’s Adult Faith Formation Coordinator will collaborate in implementing the mission of the parish, through the comprehensive planning and implementation of the parish Adult Faith Formation program. This will be done by developing opportunities for spiritual development for the parish such as Advent & Lenten retreats, recollections, Scripture study, and spiritual direction or pastoral […]
A Catholic Elementary School in Monroe County is seeking a Full Time Primary Grade Teacher. This person will be responsible for teaching math, ELA, science, social studies, and religion to primary grade students five days a week for the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized individual with classroom teaching experience and […]
Catholic Newman Community, Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Associate Campus Minister for Student Formation and Liturgy. This position provides critical support to students rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition by providing engaging and highly motivational leadership for faith formation and pastoral care to students. This position builds student leadership that enriches their lives […]
Develops, oversees, and directs comprehensive lifelong faith formation for the three parishes of St Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Michael’s Parish and Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity. With a particular focus on the following components: Religious Education (Hybrid program): Oversees all students, catechists, and curriculum for K to 7th Develops and directs multiple forms, […]
Holy Apostles is seeking a Faith Formation Coordinator. Position Purpose: to provide Christian formation, religious education, and sacramental preparation. The Faith Formation Coordinator is responsible for planning, overseeing, and administrating the total parish religious education. This would typically include managing the Faith Formation Office, recruitment and training of volunteers, planning programs for children, teens, and […]
PT Bookkeeper – St. Martin de Porres Parish in Caledonia is seeking a part time Bookkeeper for 28-30 hours per week. The office is located at the St. Columba Rectory in Caledonia. The purpose of this position is to provide bookkeeping services for the parish and cemeteries. JOB DUTIES: Assures the maintenance of the financial […]
Pentecost Sunday
May 23, 2021
A Statement on a Return to Sunday Mass by the Roman Catholic Bishops
of the Upstate New York Dioceses of Buffalo, Ogdensburg, Rochester and Syracuse
Praise be to Almighty God, who has been by our side throughout this long and devastating pandemic. He has heard our cries of mourning and been our rock in this stormy sea. He has delivered us through this crisis and brought us to the point where we can now clearly see an end in sight to the suffering, lockdowns, and isolation. Alleluia!
Today, with vaccination rates rising, infection numbers across the state are falling and we are seeing the reopening of every sector of society, including businesses, restaurants and sporting events. Now it is also time to return to Sunday Mass.
The obligation to attend Holy Mass on the Lord’s Day is a sacred one. Anyone who is frail or at risk due to advanced age or medical conditions is always excused from this obligation, and we encouraged you to use your prudential judgement throughout this pandemic to determine if it was unsafe for you to attend Mass. This remains true.
However, for those who are healthy and not at great risk, the presumption of the faithful should be that, unless they are at an enhanced risk, sick, or caring for others who are at risk or sick, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass now resumes, effective the weekend of June 5-6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in our dioceses.
One should consult their local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend. All required safety protocols and liturgical directives of each Diocese remain in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.
We are grateful to God to have reached this point, and we speak for all of our brother priests in saying we can’t wait to see you again. Come home to Mass!
Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher
Bishop of Buffalo
Most Rev. Terry R. LaValley
Bishop of Ogdensburg
Most Rev. Salvatore R. Matano
Bishop of Rochester
Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia
Bishop of Syracuse
Ithaca parishes seek a Director of Multi-Parish Faith Formation. Reports to: Pastor(s) Status: Exempt Collaborates with the pastor(s) and other staff in implementing the mission of the parish. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of parish goals and objectives, with specific focus on Faith Formation. Serves as a professional […]
St. Christopher’s Parish, North Chili, is seeking a reliable part-time maintenance person. Duties include, but are not limited to, preventive maintenance, grounds-keeping, and opening and closing Church duties before and after Weekend Masses and daily Masses (M to W). For more details, contact the parish office (585-594-1400) or submit resume.
Reports to: Pastor Status: Exempt Collaborates with the pastor and other staff in implementing the mission of the parish. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of parish goals and objectives, with specific focus on Faith Formation. Serves as a professional resource to parish staff regarding Faith Formation. Relates concerns […]
In a video message to the faithful of the Diocese of Rochester, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano talks about faith, hope and charity, the virtues of Easter that were given to us by God himself. By Jeff Witherow | Catholic Courier Published 03.29.2021 https://catholiccourier.com/videos/bishop-salvatore-r-matano-shares-an-easter-message
St. Louis Parish, Pittsford, is seeking experienced mechanic with skills in building repairs and preventive maintenance, including general plumbing, electrical, carpentry. Includes seasonal outside work – snow shoveling/Bobcat, gutter cleaning, some grounds. Multiple buildings/campus. Must have reliable work record and good skills for prioritizing, communicating and working with others, and have/use own vehicle. Contact Sally […]
St. Benedict Parish is seeking a full-time Business Manager. The Business Manager is responsible for a full range of administrative functions in a Tier I or Tier II parish. At this level, the pastoral leader retains responsibility for certain aspects of parish administration, e.g., personnel and stewardship. In parishes of all sizes, the Business Manager […]
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Christmas 2020
Indeed this past year has been quite challenging and difficult as we continue to deal with the pandemic crisis and other serious concerns. How much we all need the joy of Christmas!
As we celebrate the birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, I wish you the peace and happiness of Christmas and I pray that the Child born in Bethlehem will bless you and your loved ones throughout the New Year and always!
You and all dear to you will be remembered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass during the Christmas season.
With sincere gratitude for your prayers, I remain Devotedly yours in Christ,
Salvatore R. Matano
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