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Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success

Mary's humble life and example are a testament to the triumph of service and love over power and success, Pope Francis said.

Archbishop praises Senate for passing Inflation Reduction Act

The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee praised the Senate for tackling environmental concerns and lowering drug prices.

Rochester’s House of Mercy closes in wake of fatal ...

The House of Mercy, a Rochester homeless shelter, is temporarily closed during the investigation of a murder that occurred there Aug. 7.

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St. Rita Church hosts annual ...

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New priest ordained for the ...

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Rochester-area Catholic schools mark end ...

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The Sherron family is seen at their home in Gates July 7. (Co

Shared desire to serve others unites Catholic family members

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Then-Deacon Aaron Kelly prostrates before the altar during the Solemn Mass of Ordination at Rochester's Sacred Heart Cathedral July 2. (Courier photo by Jeff Witherow)

Prostration a powerful moment in ordination rites

Finger Lakes

Bishop Salvatore R. Matano greets parishioners of Sodus’ Church of the Epiphany ahead of a June 5 Mass celebrating the church’s 100th anniversary. (Courier photo by Jeff Witherow)

Rochester Diocese church in Sodus marks century of faith

Finger Lakes

Six and women smile as they hold up plaques and oil lamps.

Finger Lakes Catholic Charities honors six for community work

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Chief Photographer Jeff Witherow won first place in the photo gallery category for photos of a Sept. 11 Mass at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. (Courier file photo)

‘Catholic Courier’ wins 23 honors, including best newspaper

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A monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament for eucharistic adoration is seen at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington March 11, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo by Tyler Orsburn)

The Eucharistic Revival

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