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The Statement of The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, upon the Election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV
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The Statement of The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, upon the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
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86 Parishes in the 12 Counties of the
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86 Parishes in the 12 Counties
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Reorganization Information NOTICE OF HEARINGS TO CONSIDER (I) CONFIRMATION OF THE EIGHTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER AND (II) MOTION TO APPROVE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, POLICY BUY-BACKS, AND RELATED INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

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NOTICE OF HEARINGS TO CONSIDER (I) CONFIRMATION OF THE EIGHTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER AND (II) MOTION TO APPROVE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, POLICY BUY-BACKS, AND RELATED INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

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
Online Pre-Cana
Creating a Safe Environment
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Continuing Education

Workshops that enhance our understanding of the Catholic faith for those in professional ministry, volunteer roles, or just interested Catholics hoping to learn more! These workshops are free to parishioners with a parish account. Start here to learn more.

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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
Safe Environment
- 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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Diocesan Census

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Diocesan Census

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Diocese of Rochester
Synod Interim Stage Toward October 2024
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Clyde native becomes Rochester Diocese's newest priest

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

Bishop Salvatore R. Matano ordained Clyde native Father George Bastedo IV to the priesthood June 14 during a Solemn Mass of Ordination at Rochester's Sacred Heart Cathedral. During the Mass, Father Bastedo declared his intention to undertake the office of priesthood and promised obedience and respect to Bishop Matano and his successors. At the conclusion of Mass, the faithful were invited to receive blessings from the new priest.

Featured:

Clyde native becomes Rochester Diocese's newest priest

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

Diocese of Rochester

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