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	A look at our first Diocesan Creation Care Event! Saturday, May 10, 2025 A look back at our first Diocesan Creation Care Event today. A big thank you to our friends who came to reflect on how to implement practices that help us honor and enjoy God's creation, reduce our carbon footprint, and limit our waste and destruction of our earth. The day included music, hands-on workshops, resource sharing, and more! Read more »
	NEW - Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Grants! Thursday, May 8, 2025 Dear Episcopal Diocese of Rochester Clergy and Leaders, One of the things that makes our Diocese unique is the way in which our diocesan budget is able to support our parishes through grants. For the past fourteen years, you have seen line items in our annual diocesan budget for Congregational Development Partnership Grants and Mission Partnership Grants. Over this time, many of our parishes have taken advantage of these grant programs to great success. Read more »
	You're invited to our upcoming Ordinations! Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Click on each invitation to enlarge or download. Read more »
	THIS SATURDAY! Creation Care Event! Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Read more »
	Virtual Caregiver Support Group Friday, April 25, 2025 Read more »
	Statement from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of Pope Francis Wednesday, April 23, 2025 My heart is heavy at the death of our brother in Christ, Pope Francis. Throughout his life and ministry, he has been a witness for the Gospel and a champion for the poor and marginalized. Especially in this season, I give thanks for his powerful advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees. Pope Francis, who was the first Latin American pope, understood these siblings in Christ are never at the edges, fearful and alone. Read more »