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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen stands in front of equipment.

Beatification inspires joy, prayer mission for vocations

Patricia Larzelere of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Community in the Finger Lakes (left) and Matthew Murray of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Elmira pray with Bishop John S. Bonnici during a March 19 reception at Rochester’s Aquinas Institute. (Photo by Greg Francis)

Celebrating the call to love: A reflection on vocation

Bishop John S. Bonnici holds out his hands as he speaks at the end of his March 19 installation Mass.

Let us become a listening, learning and loving church

Bishop Matano, dressed in purple vestments and with a cross of ashes visible on his forehead, reaches his hand out to impose ashes on a woman’s forehead on Ash Wednesday.

This Lent, find, renew, live by Eucharistic faith in Christ

Bishop Salvatore R. Matano leads a round of applause for Bishop John S. Bonnici during the Jan. 7 press conference announcing the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Rochester. (Photo by Greg Francis)

Bp. John Bonnici introduced as Rochester’s 10th bishop

Bishop notes concern for the poor paves way to heaven

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