Churches of Rochester
St. Bernard

St. Bernard

Closed

Scipio Center, Cayuga County

St. Bernard Church in Scipio Center was established as a mission in 1867 and became a parish in 1873. The church building was dedicated on October 13, 1867. Father Hugh F. Rafferty served as the first resident pastor for 35 years from 1873 until his retirement in 1908. The parish closed on December 3, 2006.

Exterior Photographs

Exterior. Front of the church. From right angle. Front right portion of the church. Right side. Back of the church. From left angle. Inscription on the front of the church. Very hard to read with the paint peeling and lettering falling apart. Former rectory.

Cemeteries

Very old cemetery located directly behind the church. Sign outside modern cemetery. Statue of St. Bernard. Modern cemetery located across the road and down a few lots from the church building.

Historical Photographs

Exterior of church, 1939. Source: Catholic Courier Golden Jubilee Edition: 1889-1939 Interior of church, 2006. Source: Auburn Pub