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Mass of the Beloved

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

The Very Rev. William Daniel Jr., Ph.D. of St. Michaels Geneseo offered some wonderful music at our recent 88th Convention.  Here is a clip of the Mass of the Beloved, adapt. William Daniel and Ted Canning.  Enjoy! CLICK FOR MUSIC  

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Nominees for clergy to serve on the Province II Council being accepted

Thursday, November 7, 2019

[November 2019] Nominees for clergy to serve an unexpired term on the Province II Council of the Episcopal Church are now being accepted.  http://www.province2.org/ The Rev. Dahn Gandell, Province II president, noted, “There currently exists a vacancy for the clergy representative on Provincial Council.  I invite clergy interested in serving for the unexpired term to contact me.”

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Ordination of Elizabeth Harden

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

St. Luke's Brockport celebrated the Ordination of Elizabeth Brooks Harden to the Sacred Order of Priests.  Rev. Harden was Ordained by The Right Reverend Scott B. Hayashi, Eleventh Bishop of Utah, and Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh was the Host and Receiving Bishop.  Welcome Rev. Harden, Priest in Charge at St. Luke's Brockport!

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Bishop's Address / Convention 88

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Convention 88 Bishop's Address  - Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh

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A Partnership with our Diocese + video

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

For over 50 years, Sheen Housing has been an advocate for families, seniors, veterans and persons living with disabilities of all denominations and races who need housing repair assistance in maintaining their residences, elevating their quality of life and eliminating home hazards that threaten their health and safety.  The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester partners in this important community assistance through radical hospitality and thoughtful engagement related to justice, equal rights, and safe, decent, affordable, accessible housing.  Watch the video to see the results.

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Celebrating the Ordination of Melanie Duguid-May

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

For the past six months, Rev. Dr. Melanie Duguid-May has been serving as the pastoral leader while a transitional deacon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Bath, NY.  Last Friday, the Rt. Rev. Price Singh ordained Melanie to the priesthood and appointed her as their priest-in-charge.  Congratulations to Melanie and St.

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