A Roman Catholic Parish Serving:

Penn Yan, Dundee, Naples, Prattsburgh,

Rushville, and Stanley

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Saint Michael's Church
Penn Yan, NY
Parish Founded: 1850
Current Church: 1902

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Saint Michael's Catholic School
Penn Yan, NY
School Founded: 1882
Grades: PreK-5

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Saint Patrick's Church
Prattsburg, NY
Parish Founded: 1860
Current Church: 1868

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Saint Januarius' Church
Naples, NY
Parish Founded: 1876
Current Church: 1964

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Blog Archives

Is your home a refuge of peace and joy, or does it feel like chaos has taken over?

Soren and Ever Johnson believe that building a faith-centered home starts with small, intentional steps—welcoming each other, serving together, and listening deeply. It’s not just about church on Sunday; it’s about weaving faith into every moment, creating a haven of love and

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Journeying through Advent

Have you gotten some friends together to follow the small group opportunity Fr. Leo got for us? Please let him know your plans and who will be in your group! And, Kimberly Hahn, from The St. Paul Center invites us

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You Count!

It’s estimated that less than 20% of the population within our parish boundaries has completed and returned the US Census.  This is a huge danger for a brighter future.  Census data is used to form election districts and appropriate State

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Pope Francis’ prayer to Mary during Covid-19

O Mary,you always shine on our pathas a sign of salvation and of hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.You, know what we need,and we are

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Emotional Support Helpline

Feeling stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic?  You are not alone. Call the NYS Emotional Support Helpline 7 days a week, 8am-10pm at 1-844-863-9314.

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Encourage a Young Adult you know to check this out!

Many events are upcoming for the 18-35 year old group, posted on our extension FB page for them: https://www.facebook.com/groups/195275097580888/ Please encourage someone in that age group you know to request to join the group!

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A little Covid-19 humor

For the over 65 crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztGpbF_v6m8&feature=youtu.be

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Covid-19 affecting food chain supply, workers

Alma Patty Tzalain, a farm worker Western NY, had this opinion piece published in The New York Times. “I Harvest Your Food, Why Isn’t My Health ‘Essential’?” In it, Alma points out the painful choices farm workers face when they

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“Lockdown” by Brother Richard Hendrick

“Lockdown” by Brother Richard Hendrick   Yes there is fear. Yes there is isolation. Yes there is panic buying. Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death.   But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of

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Homemade Face Masks needed

Your supermarket shelves are restocked because each and every day, thousands of farmworkers across New York are putting in long shifts to ensure there is no interruption to our food supply.  However, some employers are failing to take the necessary

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