Diocese of Rochester
St. Marianne Cope Parish is under the guidance of Bishop Salvatore Matano, Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester, NY.
Learn more about our diocese here.
Read current articles from our Diocesan Newswaper: The Catholic Courier
Diocese Files Proposed Resturcturing Support Agreement with US Bankruptcy Court
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has convoked the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, from October 2021 through October 2023.
To read the Bishop Matano's letter click here: Letter
To see the full Synod process, click here: Synod Process.
We will update you when new information is released regarding the Synod.
For all the information from the diocese concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic click Bishop Response or Coronavirus Information
Guidelines For COVID Recovery June 16, 2021
Update from Bishop Matano from June 2021: NYS Update June 15, 2021
Update from Bishop Matano on the status of the celebration of Holy Mass with the faithful present: Letter to the Faithful June 6, 2020
Read the letter Bishop Matano sent out regarding the Death of Mr. Floyd and the recent events of violence: Letter regarding the death of George Floyd, June 7, 2020
In the wake of nearly 50 lawsuits filed against the Diocese since New York's Child Victims Act took effect August 14, the Diocese of Rochester filed for reoorganization Thursday, September 12, under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Bankruptcy Court has established August 13, 2020 at 11:59pm, (prevailing Eastern time) as the deadline to file proofs of claim against the Diocese (the "Bar Date"). See the notice below for more information.
Update on DOR Reorganization
Key Information regarding reorganization
Frequestly asked questions regarding reorganization
Frequently asked questions regarding clergy sex abuse
Here is the link to the video: video of the Dioces of Rochester's news conference