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Important Pastoral and Faith Resources regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Important Pastoral and Faith Resources regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Sunday Mass
Watch the live broadcast, courtesy of Rochester's News10 NBC.
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Thank you for supporting the
2020-2021 Catholic Ministries Appeal!
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
- John 8:12
Make a Donation Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish About the Appeal

As of February 26, 2021, we have achieved 81.55% of our $6,725,000 goal.
$5,484,079 of $6,725,000
Thank you for supporting the
2020-2021 Catholic Ministries Appeal!
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
- John 8:12
Make a Donation
Watch CMA Video Parish by Parish
About the Appeal

As of February 26, 2021, we have achieved 81.55% of our $6,725,000 goal.
$5,484,079 of $6,725,000
As of February 26, 2021, we have achieved 81.55% of our $6,725,000 goal.
$5,484,079 of $6,725,000
Registration is now open for the
2021-2022 school year

Explore Our Schools
Registration is now open for the
2021-2022 school year
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Reorganization Information
Reorganization
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86 Parishes in the 12 Counties of the
Diocese of Rochester
Find Yours
86 Parishes in the 12 Counties
of the Diocese of Rochester
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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.

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Continuing Education
Marriage Preparation
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Creating a Safe Environment
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The Diocese of Rochester Learning Management System delivers online courses
and training to employees, volunteers, and ministers, and those preparing for sacraments.

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

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

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Featured:

Lenten initiatives flourish in Rochester Diocese amid pandemic

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

Right from the first day of Lent, the coronavirus pandemic has had a noticeable impact on the 2021 season.

Ash Wednesday services in the Diocese of Rochester were highlighted by the faithful receiving ashes sprinkled on top of their heads — rather than the customary practice of marking ashes on foreheads — based on Vatican guidance aimed at avoiding physical contact. Some parishes offered drive-up ash distribution to avoid having worshipers come indoors and, at St. Marianne Cope Parish in Henrietta, take-home packets of ashes were made available — for this year only — for folks who were not able or comfortable enough to attend indoor services.

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Featured:

Lenten initiatives flourish in Rochester Diocese amid pandemic

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

>Right from the first day of Lent, the coronavirus pandemic has had a noticeable impact on the 2021 season.

Ash Wednesday services in the Diocese of Rochester were highlighted by the faithful receiving ashes sprinkled on top of their heads — rather than the customary practice of marking ashes on foreheads — based on Vatican guidance aimed at avoiding physical contact. Some parishes offered drive-up ash distribution to avoid having worshipers come indoors and, at St. Marianne Cope Parish in Henrietta, take-home packets of ashes were made available — for this year only — for folks who were not able or comfortable enough to attend indoor services.

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