Jim Mosley

1 week ago | en.elmensajerorochester.com | Jim Mosley

The New York State Senate passed a bill June 9, 2025, to legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state, in spite of strong opposition from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, his fellow Catholic bishops and a host of other organizations. The state Assembly had passed its version of the bill on April 29, and the legislation now is headed to the desk of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

1 week ago | en.elmensajerorochester.com | Jim Mosley

Bishop Matano anoints a confirmand with sacred chrism during a May 2023 Mass at Canandaigua’s St. Mary Church. (Courier file photo) | Section: FaithMy dear brothers andsisters in Christ:“Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” While pronouncing these words, the bishop anoints a person to be confirmed on the forehead with Holy Chrism after praying that “Almighty God, Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ… send upon them… the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete” (The Order of Confirmation, 2016).

1 week ago | en.elmensajerorochester.com | Jim Mosley

The procession from St. Michael Church to the St. John the Baptist Community Center. Rochester’s St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish will celebrate the feast day of St. John the Baptist with a Mass. The liturgy will be celebrated June 24 at 7 p.m. Mass at St. Michael Church, 859 N. Clinton Ave. St. John the Baptist is the patron saint of Puerto Rico. All are welcome. Copyright © 2025 Rochester Catholic Press Association, Inc. All rights reserved.

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Leonor Rivera |Jim Mosley

A woman in a wedding dress and a man in a tuxedo stand in front of an open car door. | Section: To Have and to HoldFor our 25th wedding anniversary, Ed and I wanted to renew our vows in an unexpected way. Inspired by the song “Marry You” by Bruno Mars, we decided to go to Las Vegas. Our friends were surprised that we were going to Vegas. We didn’t drink alcohol or smoke or gamble.

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Gina Capellazzi |Jim Mosley

Parishioners of Irondequoit’s St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish took part in a eucharistic procession around the Christ the King church campus July 14, 2024. (Courier file photo) | Section: FeaturesThe following Diocese of Rochester parishes are planning outdoor eucharistic processions in honor of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, June 21-22, 2025. Clifton Springs/Phelps/ShortsvilleSt. Peter ParishAt St. Dominic Church, 7 W.