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About Us

Our Mission:

Staff

Pastoral Center Phone Numbers:
Switchboard 585-328-3210
Direct 585-328-3228 + Extension #
Toll Free 1-800-388-7177 + Extension #

Linda Mehlenbacher
Director of, The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
x1241
Linda.Mehlenbacher@dor.org

Leslie Barkin
Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
x1244
Leslie.Barkin@dor.org

Don Smith
Coordinator of Sacramental Catechesis and Family Life
x1243
Donald.Smith@dor.org

Mark Capellazzi
Project Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
x1375
Mark.capellazzi@dor.org

Robert Nalepa
Coordinator of Sports
x1242
Robert.Nalepa@dor.org

Katey Bourne
Project Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis
x1492
Katey.Bourne@dor.org

The Diocese of Rochester serves 12 New York State counties with 7 Deaneries and a Catholic population of approximately 300,000.
Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Steuben, Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Tompkins, Schuyler, Chemung, Tioga, Yates

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
In re Diocese of Rochester Case No. 19-20905

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, On September 12, 2019, the Diocese of Rochester ("Diocese") filed for protection under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). The Bankruptcy Court has established August 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing Eastern time) as the deadline to file proofs of claim against the Diocese (the "Bar Date"). If you have a claim against the Diocese, including, without limitation, a claim related to sexual abuse committed by any person connected with the Diocese, you must file a claim on or before the Bar Date.

Please visit https://case.stretto.com/rochesterdiocese or call (855) 347-3773 for more information on how to file your proof of claim.

IF YOU DO NOT TIMELY FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM, YOU MAY FORFEIT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE ON ANY PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TO SHARE IN ANY DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO CREDITORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEBTOR'S CHAPTER 11 CASE.