Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester

2021-2022 Catholic Ministries Appeal

"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience... and above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony."

- Colossians 3:12;14

Make a Donation Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish About the Appeal

As of November 23, 2021, we are 51.27% of the way to
meeting our $6,725,000 goal.

$3,447,589 of $6,725,000

2021-2022 Catholic Ministries Appeal

- Colossians 3:12;14

Make a Donation
Parish by Parish
About the Appeal

As of November 23, 2021, we are 51.27% of the way to
meeting our $6,725,000 goal.

$3,447,589 of $6,725,000

As of November 23, 2021, we are 51.27% of the way to
meeting our $6,725,000 goal.

$3,447,589 of $6,725,000

Announcing the New
Diocese of Rochester Learning Management System

A centralized solution to deliver courses online for employees, volunteers, ministers, and those preparing for sacraments.

Browse Courses
Continuing Education
Marriage Preparation
Online Pre-Cana
Creating a Safe Environment
(for Volunteers)

Continuing Education

Short courses on faith for personal growth and learning. Priced to be an affordable starting point of online learning.

Register

Marriage Preparation
Online Pre-Cana

Four videos and reflections followed by a conversation with the priest or deacon preparing you for marriage in the Catholic Church.
Explore the spirituality and sacramentality of marriage and enter into the vocation with God-given grace.
Register

Creating a
Safe Environment
- for Volunteers -

This mandatory training for volunteers offers advice and guidelines for handling a variety of situations.
Available in English and Spanish.

Register

Featured:

Diocese of Rochester Catholic Charities names new director

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

Karen A. Dehais has been appointed as the new diocesan director and president of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester. Dehais will succeed Jack Balinsky, who is retiring as diocesan director and president after leading Catholic Charities for nearly 30 years.

Featured:

Diocese of Rochester Catholic Charities names new director

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

The Diocese of Rochester serves 12 New York State counties with 7 Deaneries and a Catholic population of approximately 300,000.
Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Steuben, Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Tompkins, Schuyler, Chemung, Tioga, Yates