About St Cecilia. Saint Kateri Parish · Rochester, New York
Saint Kateri Parish is a large, unified Catholic parish in Irondequoit, New York, formed in 2010 from five former parishes. It serves a diverse community through multiple churches including St. Cecilia, Christ the King, St. Margaret Mary, and St. Thomas the Apostle. The parish emphasizes welcoming all people, fostering spiritual growth, and living out the Gospel through worship, service, and community. Its mission is to invite and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace their vocation: to be Christ to the world.
- Established
- 2010
- Patron
- Saint Kateri
- Rector
- Fr. Lance Gonyo
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
Why belong here
Join a vibrant, welcoming community that values spiritual growth, service, and relationships. Experience faith formation for all ages, active youth ministry, sacramental programs, and opportunities to serve through ministries like CYO basketball and soccer, VBS, and OCIA. You’ll find a family that embraces every child of God and invites you to share your journey in living the Gospel.
Mass times at St Cecilia. Saint Kateri Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00pm-3:45pm - Christ the King
- First Friday after noon daily mass
About Us
Saint Kateri Parish is a large, unified Catholic parish in Irondequoit, New York, formed in 2010 from five former parishes. It serves a diverse community through multiple churches including St. Cecilia, Christ the King, St. Margaret Mary, and St. Thomas the Apostle. The parish emphasizes welcoming all people, fostering spiritual growth, and living out the Gospel through worship, service, and community. Its mission is to invite and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace their vocation: to be Christ to the world.
Ministries
- Faith Formation
- Youth Ministry
- Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Basketball & Soccer
- VBS (Vacation Bible School)
- OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
- Young Adult Ministry
Sacraments
- Baptism
- Penance
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funerals