Diocese of Rochester

Debate is good! The challenge of seeing with the eyes of others is helpful for a society. But we are called to more! We are called see with God's eyes and act with God's love. Join the USCCB in pledging to see past the issues and look those who differ from us as God does - with love and dignity at https://www.wearesaltandlight.org/civilize-it. #civilizeit

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Wondering what is happening around the Diocese during these unusual times of the COVID-19 pandemic? The Office of Pastoral Services has your answer! Check out the listing of events on their site: https://ps.dor.org/directory/

DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER PERMANENT DIACONATE The deacon is a man of faith, who is called from the community that already recognizes his dedication to service. He makes a lifetime commitment to serving the People of God by proclaiming the Word, assisting and presiding at liturgies, and ministering in the areas of charity and social justice. A deacon gives witness to his availability to the community by addressing present and emerging needs of the Church. The Diocese is inviting in...terested men of strong and active faith, who can demonstrate a record of service in the communities in which they live, work and worship, who may wish to explore a possible call to ordained ministry as a permanent deacon, to first speak with their pastor for an initial conversation. They may also contact Deacon Edward Giblin, Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, at [email protected], for additional information. A potential candidate must be at least 35 years of age and no older than 62 years of age at the time of ordination after a five (5) year period of formation. He must be in good health, emotionally mature, have stable relationships and must have the wholehearted support of his wife (if married) and family to enter the phase of inquiry. Because the parish is the primary experience of Church for most inquirers, the parish community is asked as well to invite from among its members men who exhibit strong faith and a spirit of service and encourage them to consider a possible vocation to the permanent diaconate. See more

Bishop Matano will celebrate Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Mary's Church, Auburn, on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at 7 p.m. The Mass will be live-streamed on St. Mary's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VMKllaV0o6wU8S9N6Umuw/ Please join us virtually for this blessed feast day!

Join us for a six-week "Summer Walk with the Saints" starting Monday, August 10. The free app tracks your steps and learn about the Saints of the US as you progress along the map. You can form teams and watch your progress. Just sign up at https://dor.walkertracker.com/.

Trying to walk more? Want to learn more about the Saints of the US? Let’s do both! Join us with this app to Walk with the Saints. You can even form teams and see who gets to the stops first.

Let us raise our prayers for the Pope Emeritus.

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Due to a tornado warning issued for the Victor area, tonight’s Parking Lots & Patron(esse)s gathering has been postponed!