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Catholic-school students mark 9/11 anniversary with ceremony

Students and staff at Rochester’s Nazareth Elementary School gathered to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony in front of Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Catholic schools’ faith-based approach eases kids’ testing fears

The Rochester Diocese’s Catholic schools focus on faith and prayer to help students prepare to take New York state assessments.

A girl sitting at a table looks at paperwork she is holding up.

Students in Diocese of Rochester become adults for a day

Catholic schools have new principals for 2026-27 school year

A man in a suit smiles while standing among shelves of books.

Gratitude, excitement for mission abound as school year begins

A man leans against a sign in front of a school.

Longtime teacher now principal at Penn Yan’s St. Michael School

Young students speak to an older woman sitting in a wheelchair.

Penfield students visit their Sisters of Mercy pen pals

A baseball player in uniform swings a bat.

High schools from Rochester Diocese secure sports titles

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