An Asian Pacific Heritage Month Mass was held at Victor’s St. Patrick Church May 7 to recognize several Asian communities in the Diocese of Rochester. Bishop Salvatore R. Matano presided at the Mass, which included a choir of representatives from the Vietnamese, Indian, Burmese, Filipino and Korean Catholic communities. After Mass, a reception was held in the parish hall.
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Francis Arikkat (from left,) 8-year-old Joseph Arikkat, Anu Arikkat and 5-year-old Celine Arikkat carry the gifts during Mass.
The Filipino choir sings a song during the reception in the parish hall.
Isabella Thiagaraj prays during Mass at Victor’s St. Patrick Church May 7.
Mary B’Souza speaks during Mass.
A choir of representatives from each Asian Pacific culture sings during Mass.
Hong Truong holds her hands in prayer.
Father Edison Tayag, St. Patrick Church’s pastor, distributes Communion during Mass.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano greets 2-year-old Josefa Nguyen during the recession.
