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Join Us - Rochester Pride Parade

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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Join Us - July 31!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Next meeting  - Thursday, July 31Register HERE

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VIDEO - Bishop Kara's Visitation to St. James, Hammondsport

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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Requiem Holy Eucharist for the Very Rev. Dr. William Petersen

Friday, June 27, 2025

Requiem Holy Eucharist was held at Christ Church, Rochester, for the Very Rev. Dr. William H. Petersen (1941 - 2025) 

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VIDEO - Episcopal Diocese at the SoFLX Pride Festival

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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A Death in our Diocesan Family - The Very Rev. Dr. William H. Petersen

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Very Rev. Dr. William H. Petersen of Fairport, NY, died June 5, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY. He was born in Davenport, IA, on February 13, 1941, to William A. and Dorothea (Schultz) Petersen. He was married to Priscilla (Eide) on July 20, 1963, in San Mateo, CA. He is survived by his wife, their children Erik of Fairport and Daphne Petersen of Penfield, grandson Fletcher Brown, and several cousins.

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