A Nov. 6 Mass at Rochester’s House of Mercy honored the ministry’s founder, Sister Grace Miller, for her efforts in improving the lives of Rochester’s homeless community. Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, CEO of Canada’s Salt + Light Catholic TV Network, celebrated the Mass. During his homily, Father Rosica presented Sister Miller with a gift from Pope Francis, an icon of the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
During Mass at the House of Mercy in Rochester Nov. 6, Father Thomas Rosica presents Sister Grace Miller with a gift from Pope Francis in recognition of the ministry’s charitable efforts.
Cornell Singleton bows his head in prayer during Mass.
Father Thomas Rosica celebrates Mass at Rochester’s House of Mercy.
Congregants wear rosaries blessed by Pope Francis that were distributed during Mass.
Father Thomas Rosica passes out rosaries blessed by Pope Francis.
Sister Grace Miller addresses congregants.
Neptune Bembry embraces those around him during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Sister Grace Miller sits with some of her fellow Sisters of Mercy during Mass.
During Mass, Richard Crossed sits on a set of stairs at the House of Mercy.
Father Thomas Rosica celebrates Mass at Rochester’s House of Mercy Nov. 6.
Rita Lewis holds hands with other congregants during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
