Diocese of Rochester

Bishop John S. Bonnici’s installation to the @RochDiocese began with a knock at the door of Sacred Heart Cathedral. @ABPNewYork Hicks and predecessor Bishop Salvatore R. Matano answered the door to formally welcome him in. Full report to follow on TheGoodNewsroom.org.

I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. John 8:12

Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst. John 4:14

Rise and do not be afraid. Matthew 17:7

One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

Remember, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.

Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5: 17

Marriage is one of God's greatest gifts. During National Marriage Week, let's pray for our marriage and the marriages of those we love. #nationalmarriageweek

National Marriage Week begins tomorrow! From February 7th to 14th, let's celebrate the love, commitment, and growth that marriage can bring. Take time to cherish your relationship and reflect on the journey you've shared together. #nationalmarriageweek

2/2 St. Angela Merici, patron saint of Handicapped people, pray for us! From @ParishContent

1/2 Today is the feast of St. Angela Merici. As a Franciscan tertiary, she performed good works and taught catechism to girls in her home in Desenzano del Garda. Two visions inspired her to found a congregation dedicated to the religious training of young women.

He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19

May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. #9DaysforLife For more information, visit: usccb.org/resources/9-da… liferoc.org

Today is the feast day of St. Marianne Cope, the founder of the first public hospital in Syracuse, NY! She later became the Superior General of her congregation of sisters and answered the call from the King Kalakaua of Hawaii to send help to care for leprosy suffers.

May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance. #9DaysforLife For more information, visit: usccb.org/resources/9-da… liferoc.org

May all preborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love. #9DaysforLife For more information, visit: usccb.org/resources/9-da… liferoc.org