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.