Bishop Matano celebrates the Diocesan Respect Life Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Mass was held to honor 20 years of Project Rachel ministry in the Diocese of Rochester. Project Rachel is ministry that seeks to bring healing to women who have had abortions. After the Mass a reception was held in appreciation of Father James Hewes, whose vision and 18 years of Project Rachel leadership were instrumental in the success of the program.
Parishioners sing during the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Tom and Annette Basset greet Father James Hewes during a reception after the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano walks through a Knights of Columbus honor guard after celebrating the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano gives communion during the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Henry Collins, 8, prays during the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Father and daughter during the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano celebrates the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano enters during the Diocesan Respect for Life Mass honoring 20 years of Project Rachel ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday, Oct. 2.
