Michael Sauter
Diocesan Director
Department of Pastoral Services
585-328-3228, ext. 1337
michael.sauter@dor.org
Elizabeth M. Johnston
Coordinator of Life Issues & Cultural Ministries
Department of Pastoral Services
585-328-3228, ext. 1278
elizabeth.johnston@dor.org
Our mission is to enlighten our diocese to the presence and needs of refugees and disseminate information about opportunities available for:
- ministry,
- outreach, and
- assistance to refugees.
SEE THEIR STORIES ~ A Catholic Family Center Refugee Video Project
Recommended Resources
- USCCB Committee Migration and Refugee Services
- Immigration & Migration Research Studies by Pew Research Center
- Pontifical Messages for World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2013 to present)
- Vatican Document: Pastoral Orientations on Internally Displaced People
- Catholic Charities USA - Immigration and Refugee Services
Local Resources
- Angels of Mercy Butterfly Boutique (692 N. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14609, 585-730-4556)
- Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (* See website for different service locations)
- Mary's Place Refugee Outreach (414 Lexington Ave., Rochester, NY 14613, 585-270-8626)
- Saint's Place (46 South Main St., Pittsford, NY 14534, 585-385-6860)