• Faithful bid farewell to Rochester Diocese churches closing in June

    Although the coronavirus pandemic upended plans for the celebration of final Masses at Holy Ghost and St. Helen churches in Gates, parishioners did have a chance to bid final farewells...

    <p>On June 26 and 27, parishioners of The Parish of the Holy Family in Gates were able to say goodbye to two of their worship sites, St. Helen and Holy Ghost, which have both been sold and will close at the end of the month. (Courier photo by Gina Capellazzi) </p>

    On June 26 and 27, parishioners of The Parish of the Holy Family in Gates were able to say goodbye to two of their worship sites, St. Helen and Holy Ghost, which have both been sold and will close at the end of the month. (Courier photo by Gina Capellazzi)
  • Auburn Catholic school closes, pandemic amplifies ‘heartbreak’

    There were smiles and there were tears June 17 as families drove through the parking lot of St. Joseph School in Auburn one last time.

    <p>Samantha Miller, a second-grader at St. Joseph School in Auburn, holds a sign out of her car window during a June 17 goodbye parade at the school. (Courier photo by Jeff Witherow) </p>

    Samantha Miller, a second-grader at St. Joseph School in Auburn, holds a sign out of her car window during a June 17 goodbye parade at the school. (Courier photo by Jeff Witherow)
  • Multimedia project details Fr. Martuscello's road to priesthood

    The Catholic Courier has produced a multimedia project featuring photos and videos following Father Joseph Martuscello's journey to the priesthood.