Rochester
Catholic
A COMMUNITY HUB
UPON THIS ROCK
There are so many great Catholic organizations in the Rochester area, we figured it would be good to link as many as we can in one place.
This is for those of us that have been here a while, but especially for those that have just arrived, are recent converts or those that are looking to move to a place where they can find a thriving community of practicing Catholics in NY.
St. Michael's Family Protection Institute
Dedicated to providing comprehensive physical, mental, and spiritual care for those seeking virtuous lives.
Mass, Adoration & Confession Schedule
Growing list of times thanks to our contributor Alison Finstad.
Abbey of the Genesee
Religious community of Cistercian Monks. Daily Mass, prayer, retreats.
Discalced Carmelite Nuns
Carmel is a journey that brings us to greater union with God, souls and Holy Mother Church! St. Teresa of Jesus called this journey "the royal road to Heaven.” We observe papal enclosure and live in silence and solitude, retaining the eremitical spirit of our first Fathers on Mount Carmel, participating in a strong and joyful community life as a family.
Catholic Medical Association | Finger Lakes Guild
Upholding the principles of the Catholic faith in the science and practice of medicine
St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
Roman Catholic graduate school that educates and assists men and women in academic, ministerial, interpersonal, and spiritual formation.
Chesterton Academy of Rochester
A Classical Education High School, grounded in the Catholic Faith
Fertility Center of Rochester
Fertility Appreciation Method that teaches women how to chart their cycles to either achieve or avoid a pregnancy or monitor their fertility.
Opus Dei Circles and Recollections
Monthly mini-retreats for men and for women for living the faith in the middle of the world
The Agathon Institute
Seminars and programs to engage in intellectual inquiry and to discover principles found in the great books and classical traditions
St. Thomas Aquinas Homeschoolers of Rochester
A supportive community for Catholic families who choose to educate their children at home.
Troops of St. George
Fraternal Catholic nonprofit apostolate for priests, men, and young men looking for a life of adventure coupled with virtue. Think Catholic Boy Scouts.
North Winton Catholic Community
Imagine a walkable neighborhood where young devout families raise their children in the faith and are near to their church and each other (Many of us affectionately call it Mottolatown)
Latin Mass Community
Latin Mass at St. Kateri Tekakwhitha Parish.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
American Heritage Girls
Faith-based, scout-type character development program for girls
Lay Dominicans
Lay men and women who are fully incorporated members of the Order of Preachers and live out their Dominican vocation in the world
Webster March for Life
Each year, we organize, plan, and provide a bus trip for those interested in attending the March for Life in Washington, DC
Thomistic Institute
Run by students at UR, the chapter organizes great talks and activities with the backing of the TI headquarters in DC
Converge
A Joint-Parish Young Adult Initiative seeking to bring hope to the hopeless and enliven young adult community in the city of Rochester
Knights of Columbus
Fraternal Organization for men. Many councils in the Rochester Area.
Notre Dame Retreat House
Our Mission at Notre Dame Retreat House is to provide space and time for spiritual formation and to awaken the spirit within.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Grounded in an understanding and appreciation of the child’s engagement with Scripture and Liturgy, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) offers a gentle way to honor the genuine spiritual life of children ages 3-6 through Montessori methodology
ROC Catholics Northwest
Our curated list of resources offers a variety of materials for Catholics eager to explore and expand their faith.
Women's Care Center
We know the challenges facing new moms and women in unexpected pregnancies.
Our dedicated volunteers are here to serve you with compassion, care, and understanding. We are here to help
Teams of Our Lady
A movement of Christian Marriage Spirituality, which brings together couples united by the Sacrament of Matrimony, and who wish, together, to deepen the graces of their Sacrament.
Columbiettes
The St. John Fisher Columbiettes Auxiliary, #3676, is located in East Rochester, New York. We meet in the Gathering Space (lower level) of St. Jerome's Church.
Our Auxiliary is comprised of Catholic women from many different parishes within the Diocese of Rochester. If you would like more information please contact our President, Maria Mruzek at mariamruzek1@gmail.com
Ignite
A dynamic youth experience that engages Grades 6-12. It focuses on cultivating personal relationships with peers, while seeking to ‘ignite’ an encounter with the Living God.
Cursillo Movement
Cursillos in Christianity (Spanish: Cursillos de Cristiandad, "Short courses of Christianity") is an apostolic movement of the Roman Catholic Church. It was founded in Majorca, Spain, by a group of laymen in 1944 while they were refining a technique to train pilgrimage Christian leaders.
