Churches of Rochester

A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Catholic Churches in the Diocese of Rochester, NY

255 Total Churches
158 Active
82 Closed/Merged
12 Counties
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Preserving Rochester's Catholic Heritage

This website documents the rich history of Catholic churches throughout the twelve counties of the Diocese of Rochester, New York. From grand cathedrals to humble mission churches, each building tells a story of faith, community, and the generations who worshipped within.

Originally created by James Sarkis, this archive preserves detailed information about church locations, founding dates, architectural history, and pastoral leadership.

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