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September 10, 2018We will hold a listening session about the clergy abuse crisis this Sunday, September 16, from 10:15–11:15 a.m. in the Church. The session will be an opportunity for you to express your feelings and thoughts on what is happening, as well as to provide ideas, insights, and steps forward for St. Catherine’s, the Diocese of Rochester, and the Church as a whole. Additional listening sessions, working groups, or other responses may be scheduled as a result of this session. All are welcome to come and be heard. -
September 10, 2018All are welcome to a concert to benefit the Ithaca MobilePack for Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. here in the Church. The concert features Margaret Wakeley, Alice Saltonstall, and Holly Macmillan, with Doug Robinson and Michael Wellen. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults or $5 for students and children under 17. Please bring a nonperishable food item for the Food Bank. -
September 10, 2018Our Children's and Youth Faith Formation classes begin this Sunday, September 16. Click here for information on classes and registration. If you haven't yet registered your child, please contact Ashley Blank at ashley.blank@dor.org or 257-2493. We look forward to the start of a new year! -
September 10, 2018Are you thinking about becoming Catholic or completing your Sacraments? Our R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) process will begin this fall. If you are interested, please contact Ann Marie Eckert at ann.marie.eckert@dor.org or 257-2493 for more information. -
September 10, 2018For many years we have been talking about taking a parish trip to Assisi, Siena, and Rome. The time has finally arrived to make this dream a reality! We have partnered with Catholic Travel Centre to plan our trip, which will take place from May 13–23, 2019. Please see the new trip flyer for more information. If you are interested in learning more about the trip, please email Ann Marie at ann.marie.eckert@dor.org to be put on the priority list. We will hold an information meeting about the trip on Sunday, September 23, from 1-2:30 p.m. -
September 10, 2018Recent revelations about the abuse of minors by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania have once again sickened and angered our community and the Church as a whole. Please see the following links for responses to this crisis from Pope Francis, Bishop Matano, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. We have also provided links to some of Fr. Joe's homilies that addressed this crisis directly. To see the Diocese of Rochester's Office of Safe Environment site, click here. To see St. Catherine's Creating a Safe Environment page, click here. Victims of abuse should always report to the civil authorities. To report a case of possible sexual abuse and to receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact the victims’ assistance coordinator, Deborah Housel, at (585) 328-3228, ext. 1555; toll-free at 1-800-388-7177, ext. 1555; or email at victimsassistance@dor.org.- Letter of his Holiness Pope Francis to the People of God
- Letter to the Faithful from Bishop Matano
- Statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Bishop Robert Barron Q&A on the Abuse Crisis
- Fr. Joe's Homily from the Feast of the Assumption (August 15)
- Fr. Joe's Homily from the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 19)
- Fr. Joe's Homily from the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 26)
- Fr. Joe's Homily from the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 2)
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December 8, 2017St. Catherine's Book Club is happy to annouce their 2018 Reading List! They welcome readers of all ages to their monthly meetings. There is no long-term commitment—you can come to as many or as few discussions as you wish. They meet from 7:30–9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month (except February and March, when they will meet on Thursday) in the Parish Center. Please join them for great conversation and tasty treats!