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The Diocese of Rochester joyfully welcomes
the Tenth Bishop of Rochester

Bishop John S. Bonnici!

Learn more about Bishop Bonnici

The Diocese of Rochester joyfully welcomes
the Tenth Bishop of Rochester,

Bishop John S. Bonnici!

Learn more about Bishop Bonnici

2025-2026 Catholic Ministries Appeal

"...hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." (Romans 5:5)

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

As of June 9, 2026, total commitments equal $7,760,290 or 108.92% of the $7,125,000 diocesan goal. These are the final numbers for the 2025-2026 CMA. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have so generously supported this year’s Appeal.

$7,760,290 of $7,125,000

2025-2026 Catholic Ministries Appeal

"...hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." (Romans 5:5)

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

$7,760,290 of $7,125,000

86 Parishes in the 12 Counties of the
Diocese of Rochester
Find Yours

86 Parishes in the 12 Counties
of the Diocese of Rochester

Find Yours

Explore Our Schools

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

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.

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

▸ Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
▸ Catholic Charities Chemung/Schuyler
▸ Catholic Charities Finger Lakes ▸ Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston
▸ Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
▸ Food Bank of the Southern Tier
▸ Providence Housing
▸ Camp Stells Maris
▸ Public Policy

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Sunday Mass
Watch the live broadcast, courtesy of Rochester's News10 NBC.

✝ Sunday Mass ✝
Watch the live broadcast, courtesy of Rochester's News10 NBC.

Featured:

Bishop Bonnici ordains Father David Cataline to the priesthood

From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

A charter bus parked outside Sacred Heart Cathedral isn't an everyday sight, but on June 27, it carried more than two dozen well-wishers from Geneva, Waterloo and Seneca Falls who came to celebrate the priestly ordination of Father David Cataline.

Featured:

Bishop Bonnici ordains Father David Cataline to the priesthood

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